Russia opens consulate in Hurghada, its third in Egypt

“Soon” could mean a month on restoring Russian tourism: Restoring flights of Russian tourists to Egypt should take another month, said the newly appointed consul general at the opening of Russia’s third consulate in Egypt in Hurghada, Al Masry Al Youm reported. Based on reports from the Russian security teams who have been visiting, these flights will be restored gradually for a month, but the decision is obviously with Russian President Vladimir Putin, said the consul. While this is nowhere near a solid deadline, this is the closest thing to an actual date we have been given on the issue. Our comrades must forgive us if we’re not holding our breaths. Russian news agency Sputnik also covered the opening ceremony.