The foreigners, including Moldovans, whose temporary or permanent residence permits in the Russian Federation expired during the COVID-19 pandemic are to make new documents until June 15, 2021 or they will be fined.

According to the Consular Section of Moldova’s Embassy in Russia, the documents are renewed in accordance with the Russian President’s decree of December 15, 2020, IPN reports.

The Consular Section recommends the Moldovans to comply with the decrees’ provisions so as to avoid penalties to which they are liable if they are caught with expired papers.