On 31st July 2021, Moscow's Domodedovo Airport welcomed SriLankan Airlines' inaugural flight to Moscow, Russia with a water salute. The Chairman of SriLankan Airlines appreciated the valuable support given by the Sri Lanka Embassy in Russian Federation in facilitating the resumption of SriLankan Airlines, the National Carrier of Sri Lanka, direct flights to Moscow after a break of 6 years. This is a significant air link for SriLankan Airlines as it will connect to the largest country in the world which is also known as one of the greatest cultural and historic destinations.

In the evening of 21st July 2021, a farewell reception was hosted by H. E. Prof. M.D. Lamawansa at the Embassy premises for a strong representation of the diplomatic corps, Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Rossoboronexport, and Russia Sri Lanka Friendship Society.

In the framework of the Embassy initiative to establish strong links between Sri Lankan and Russian schools, the Embassy conducted a follow-up meeting between the Ministry of Education of Sri Lanka, Governor of the Sabaragamuwa, Governor of the Central Province, Director of Moscow School No. 1250 and their staff.