Russia will most probably initiate visa regime with Bulgaria, starting October, a representative from the Russian Embassy to Bulgaria said. That will happen in case that the Bulgarian government does not continue the agreement for visa free regime, signed with Bulgaria in 1978. Russia will wait for the decision of the Government till September 27.
Visas will not be required for marine and flight crews. Diplomats will not need visas for the first ninety days of their visit to Russia. The price of the Russian visas will not be higher than that of the Bulgarian visas.