Russian authorities have announced plans to establish a direct air route between Saint Petersburg and Sukhumi Airport in the annexed territory of Abkhazia, following the completion of ongoing restoration efforts at the airport.  

The announcement was made by Kirill Polyakov, Vice Governor of Saint Petersburg in charge of the transportation sector, through a message on Telegram. 

“This is an important infrastructure facility, the launch of which will affect both the increase in tourist flow and the growth of investments in the region. Undoubtedly, the territory deserves enormous development,” Polyakov stated during a visit to the airport to observe the progress of the ongoing reconstruction efforts. “After the airport resumes operations, we plan to launch direct flights from St. Petersburg to Abkhazia.” 

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