Domodedovo Airport is an asset with significant debt and requires significant financial investment, the press service of the Russian Transport Ministry reported, commenting on the results of the auction for the airport's sale.

"Domodedovo is currently a very complex area of operation. It is an asset with significant debt and requires significant financial investment and the development of a clear and useful development strategy for citizens," the statement read.

The Russian Transport Ministry hopes that the new owner will resolve Domodedovo's infrastructure issues.

"We expect that the accumulated infrastructure problems at the airport will be resolved in the foreseeable future. This will ultimately have a positive impact on the development of the air transport system throughout the country and the level of flight safety for domestic civil aviation," the ministry noted.