On Monday, President Vladimir Putin​ signed a decree enabling visa‑free entry to Russia​ for up to 30 days​ for a broad range of Chinese citizens—such as tourists, business travelers, academics, artists, and athletes. The measure, mirroring Beijing’s earlier visa‑free move for many categories of Russian​ citizens, will run until September 14, 2026. It does not apply to Chinese migrant workers, long‑term students, or those in the logistics and transport​ sector. China’s Foreign Ministry​ said in September​ it would grant visa‑free stays of up to 30 days​ to ordinary Russian​ passport holders for one year​ starting September 15.