Russian air carriers have flown more than 164,000 people back home since March 20, the Russian Transport Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday after a meeting of the working group on the evaucation of Russian nationals from foreign countries. This reported by TASS.

On April 7-8, more than 1,200 passengers were evacuated to Russia. "Alexander Neradko, the chairman of the working group, the first deputy transport minister and the head of Rosaviatsia [the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency], informed about the results of the April 7 and 8 inbound flights. Eight flights were performed, and 1,211 passengers were transported. More than 164,600 compatriots have returned to Russia since March 20, during the group’s functioning," the statement said.

Now, the principle of "one country of departure to one Russian region or to one city" is used for evacuating Russian citizens. Apart from that, the meeting touched upon possible "chains of transportation" of passengers.

The flights evacuating Russian nationals from abroad were suspended on April 4-5 to systematize their schedule. As of now, target inbound flights are being operated. The schedule of flights is being formed in accordance with the applications, which the seekers should fill out on the portal of public services. According to the latest reports, 25,800 people are willing to return home from foreign countries.