MOSCOW, November 13. /TASS/. Estonia’s Culture Ministry has warned the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) that Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be allowed to participate in tournaments in the Baltic country, ERR reported.

"The Estonian government believes that competitions with the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes cannot be held on our country’s soil," the broadcaster quoted the ministry as saying in a statement.

Earlier, Finland decided to tighten entry rules for Russian citizens. The latest restrictions which will come into effect on November 16 will affect professional Russian athletes arriving on a short-term stay for business using the Schengen visa. The country's authorities justified the move by saying letting Russians in would complicate relations with other countries.

From January 18-24, Estonia will host the 2027 FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships for athletes under 23 years old (U23).