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Russia extends tax breaks for domestic flights until 2028 to boost regional travel

Cheaper flights ahead for Russians traveling to key regions. The government's three-year tax relief extension aims to strengthen air links and cut costs.

The image shows a poster with a map of Ukraine from 1885, depicting the extent of the Russian...
The image shows a poster with a map of Ukraine from 1885, depicting the extent of the Russian Empire. The map is filled with text and numbers, providing detailed information about the region.

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has ordered the extension of tax incentives for domestic air travel until January 1, 2028, according to an announcement on the government's official website.

Russia extends tax breaks for domestic flights until 2028 to boost regional travel

The measures include a zero-rate value-added tax (VAT) on passenger and baggage transport services via airports in the Far Eastern Federal District, the Republic of Crimea, and the city of Sevastopol, as well as a 10% VAT rate for flights operating through Moscow's aviation hub, the statement said.

The current incentives are set to expire on January 1, 2025, and their extension will require amendments to the Tax Code.

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