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Yeah, I received one from ferracont too. I could read it, but I choose not to waste my time. It is annoying that it is PM, so I have to log in to check just in case it's something important.

Another comment on smiling. The photographer at JCPenney photo studio was somewhat distressed when my Russian in-laws refused to smile during their sitting. I found that I also prefer the portraits sa ...

I think the coverage of Beslan was very poor. The only places I noticed any coverage after the first day or so would be CNN and NPR. Granted, I don't make a habit out of watching television news, but ...

If I understood correctly, the genconsul in Seatle, Washington told me that there is a special family visa for businesspeople. It allows your family members to join you while you work. Maybe the cost ...

Credit, what's that?
Seriously, I don't know. I was just under the impression that everything is still payed in full, including cars and housing.
Try www.expat.ru. That site may be able to point yo ...

Yes, Mandarin is the most used language in the world, but let's get back to the US. There are only a few states which use another language in addition to English for official business.
In my son's sc ...

I'm glad that you've got that all sorted out. That must be a huge relief. I have been doing an unofficial survey amonst acquaintances w/ children adopted from Russia. Some of the agencies now do follo ...

This isn't a problem limited to illegal immigrants, or Mexicans living in Southern states. I have Russian aquaintances going through divorce proceedings running into similar situations. In one case th ...

If you don't want to skip that question entirely, just put in the ones you've assisted most recently. I know there was no way I could remember many things I've done in the past few years let alone all ...

Generally, you only have to appear at the consulate in person under certain circumstances, usually having to do with past visa violations or criminal activity. The consulates all have websites. Some c ...

Thanks again Reina for all your info. Since I already have our visas I'm all set. I hope the info can help other families. I've used the Seattle Consulate the past few trips, because the Consulates in ...

I definitely agree with your words.

Affirmo always says basically that in all posts. Perhaps that's the only thing he can say in English?

What is the context for beauty? It could also be kra ...

Thanks for the response. This would be true if they were included in my passport, but US citizens are required to have their own passport regardless of age. I did contact the genconsul in Seattle a ...

yeah, i'm a russian
the movie is called "Бумер" (BMW in russian-gangsta's slang), or Boomer, that's in my opinion the way of transliteration into English

I'm a native English speaker. I'd ha ...

If you're on a PC (not a Mac) you can put your cursor next to the field (not actually in it) where you enter your personal/confidential info, then right-click on the mouse. From the list the comes up ...