The Russian Foreign Ministry called Finland's visa restrictions for Russian athletes neo-Nazism.
The official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, called the Finnish government's decision to tighten the restrictions on the entry of Russian athletes as an expression of neo-Nazism. Her words are reported in the media.
"These are manifestations of neo-Nazism," Zakharova said. New restrictions on entry to Finland for Russian athletes will come into effect on November 16.
After November 12, Russian figure skaters will have to enter Finland to participate in the international Grand Prix series. The tournament will take place between November 20 and 22, 2026 in Helsinki. Also, the first stage of the Ski World Cup in the 2026/2027 season will be held in the Finnish Roka between November 27 and 29, 2026.