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Russia is moving to make digital identity verification standard practice at hotels nationwide. Hotels will soon be required to check in guests who arrive without an internal passport using the state-backed messaging app Max. https://ftnnews.com/travel-news/accommodation/russia-mandates-digital-id-app-for-hotel-check-ins-from-september-1/

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Russia Mandates Max App for Hotel Check-Ins - FTNNews

Russia will require hotels with over 50 rooms to use the Max app for guest check-ins from 1 September 2026, replacing paper passports.

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