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Russians continue to leave Nepal, where an outbreak of coronavirus infection occurred. The authorities of the Himalayan republic have stopped air traffic with other countries. This was reported on the page of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation on the Facebook social network.
Russian diplomats helped organize another charter flight. The plane of Turkish Airlines took off from the airport of the Nepalese capital. 26 Russians left Kathmandu on board, along with citizens of Ukraine, Moldova, Belarus, Uzbekistan and Israel.
In particular, some members of the expedition of the 7 Summits Club went to their homeland. They climbed Mount Everest and Lhotse, hoisting the Victory Banner and the Russian tricolor on the highest peak in the world. They also took with them a tobacco-pouch with soil from the Minsk Mound of Victory, framed with a St. George ribbon.
Due to restrictions on movement in Kathmandu, employees of the Russian embassy provided transport and medical assistance to many tourists.
Restrictions due to the unfavorable epidemiological situation in Nepal were introduced in early May. While they are valid until the end of the month, but can be extended for a longer period.
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