Iranian embassy warns citizens against visiting Russian border with Europe

TEHRAN, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Embassy in Moscow on Thursday cautioned Iranian visitors to Russia against traveling to the country's bordering areas with Europe, official IRNA news agency reported.

Russia has set restrictions on tourists visiting bordering areas with Europe, the embassy said in a statement.

There is a possibility of travelers' arrest by the Russian police to prevent illegal immigrations to Europe, it said.

The embassy also cautioned the Iranian travelers against staying in Russia beyond the validity of their visas.