Transit passengers from 20 countries will be allowed 72 hours in Russia without the hassle of obtaining a visa.
Foreign visitors transiting on Russian airlines will be able to stay for 72 hours without documents as part of move to help boost tourism and economy.
The Tu-104A was once revered around the world, and is now in the process of being brought back to its former glory.
Carrier which is vital to Siberian towns and cities faces bankruptcy lawsuit as debt claims mount.
Last minute rescue bid to prevent Russia's second largest airline going bankrupt.
Ransom demanded for two UTair staff seized in ambush on UN contract work.
Flights relaunched to and from Europe stopping over at Tolmachevo Airport, the largest Russian air hub east of the Urals.
Siberian Natalia Fileva, 55, co-owner of S7 airline, perished alongside her father in private plane tragedy in Germany.