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Sorry, but for some reason when I tried to post the 2 not 5 links to the embassies web page, it wouldn't let me. Because today 2 = 5.

Anyway, just google: Russian Embassy (without quotes) and it's ...

I don't know if this has been caught yet, but I just got back from the D.C. consulate and they're using a form that is different than the one available on this site. This change may apply to the other ...

I think there is a required time limit between tourist visas. For the life of me, I can't remember where I saw that or even how long the limit is.

Then again, I could be getting it confused with th ...

If I remember right, being that you are going to Paveletski, that means you are flying into Domodedovo.

Personally, I wouldn't recommend bringing that much luggage on the Metro, especially during r ...

I've never been to Krasnodar, let alone had to register there. But I did recently go to a different town that wasn't very big and had to go through the registration process at a private residence.

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I know WTR doesn't deal with questions about the k-1 (fiance visa) to the United States. So I'm actually asking if anyone knows a good place to start annoying some people who have information concerni ...

Just returned from Russia. I can't even begin to explain how much fun it was, I can't wait to go back. It was nothing like I thought it would be, but if you go with an open mind, you'll enjoy the enti ...

Visa/Passport:
I applied for a tourist visa a couple months ago and it took about 8 days. However you'll need a passport first and according to other accounts it should take about 2 weeks for a passp ...

Greg you are my hero. I figured there must be something I didn't know about concerning who can register etc...

I didn't know about the existence of "propiska". Now it makes a lot more sen ...

I'm actually interested to hear about the mechanics of staying at a flat instead of a hotel, this parallels some of my questions I've been asking around. I hope someone can provide some information.
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I'm pretty sure you're right about the rules. Of course when I lived in a dorm in the US, 90% of what we did was against the rules.

Either way, it would seem we need to devise another scheme for re ...

I'm planning on going to Russia with a tourist visa and I will be staying with my girlfriend.

Half of the trip we may likely stay at her school hostel (I assume it's the equivalent of a dorm) and t ...

First, thanks for the information about registration. It seems I should be directing my questions more about that.

Some follow up information about flying from Moscow to Saratov:
(In case someone ...

My first post, be gentle.

I'm planning a trip to Russia in late January (2009) and I'm hoping some of you more experienced travelers can show me the ropes.

Trip Facts:
-I'm from the United Stat ...