Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport stepped up security following recent terrorist attacks in Russia’s southern Dagestan region, according to a TASS reporter.

Queues at check-in counters can take about an hour and a half, as staff scrutinize documents. Documents then are checked again in the security control area. Security checks are more thorough and involve manual inspection and walk-through people scanners. Everyone is asked to take off their shoes, including open-toe shoes. Police patrols, often with sniffer dogs, have been increased. An airport employee told TASS that heavier security was introduced following the attacks in Dagestan.