Russian visas/invitations

[Dassia Posner]

Thanks so much for this great info!
Best,
Dassia

On May 28, 2010, at 11:53 AM, Emily Saunders wrote:

> A friend of mine recently did something similar for a trip to SPB.  She got her visa (and likely visa processing) through PassportVisasExpress.com who are located in Washington D.C.  She said it worked fine though I do not know the details of how the registration was handled.  I have done visa processing (more than just Russian) with them in the past and have been pleased with their service.
> 
> Emily
> 
> 
> On May 28, 2010, at 8:45 AM, Dassia Posner wrote:
> 
>> Dear colleagues,
>> Due to the recent changes in Russian visa processing (no more mail applications), I'm having a bit of trouble sorting out the details for my trip to Moscow this summer.  I'd love some advice.
>> In the past, the Glinka Museum has (generously) sent my invitation and registered my visa for me after I arrive.
>> In order to speed up the process, I was considering using a tourist visa this time, as my stay will be less than 30 days.  I will be staying with a friend rather than in a hotel.
>> Has anyone had trouble going on a tourist visa and then not staying in a hotel?
>> Thanks!
>> Best,
>> Dassia
>> _____
>> Dassia N. Posner, Ph.D.
>> Assistant Professor-in-Residence, Department of Dramatic Arts, University of Connecticut
>> Dramaturg, Connecticut Repertory Theatre
>> Center Associate, Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Harvard University
>> 
>> Email: dassia2 at gmail.com; dassia.posner at uconn.edu
>> Website: www.dassiaposner.com
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Dassia N. Posner, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor-in-Residence, Department of Dramatic Arts, University of Connecticut
Dramaturg, Connecticut Repertory Theatre
Center Associate, Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Harvard University

Email: dassia2 at gmail.com; dassia.posner at uconn.edu
Website: www.dassiaposner.com

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