Why do foreigners submit biometrics when entering Russia

Since December 1, 2024, Russia has launched a large-scale experiment on collecting biometric data from foreign citizens when crossing the state border. The new system, which will be in effect until June 30, 2026, radically changes the entry procedure for millions of foreign guests. Considering international experience and growing security needs, experts note a high probability that after the test period, biometric data collection will become permanent, as it already has in most developed countries.