I suggest to those who have difficulties getting through to the Russian Consulate or getting visa to contact: Russia House 1800 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20009 Tel. 202-986-6010, Fax 202-667-4244 E-mail: Russia at RussiaHouse.org http://www.RussiaHouse.org It is a reliable visa agency to Russiam, Ukraine, Belarus and other NIS Edward Lozansky