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    <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:11:52 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>[Russian Visa Forum] Re: what i need for to go to russia by invitation ?</title>
      <link>http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?4,44,102#msg-102</link>
      <author>sweetheart02</author>
      <description><![CDATA[i saw some article about russia so i had decide to ask you somee because i want to go live and stay there <br />
 <br />
if i get invitation of 3 months from a friend  how much documents i need to have ? and how much money i must have for to be able to get vesa of 3 months like tourist by invitation from  a russuain friend ? i hope get more information from you about that and thanks]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:11:52 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>[Russian Visa Forum] Re: I want to  visit my friend. What visa?</title>
      <link>http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?4,48,101#msg-101</link>
      <author>sweetheart02</author>
      <description><![CDATA[i saw some article about russia so i had decide to ask you somee because i want to go live and stay there <br />
 <br />
if i get invitation of 3 months from a friend  how much documents i need to have ? and how much money i must have for to be able to get vesa of 3 months like tourist by invitation from  a russuain friend ? i hope get more information from you about that and thanks<br />
<br />
i will stay with my friend not in hotel]]></description>
      <category>Russian Visa Forum</category>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:09:26 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>[Russian Visa Forum] Russian-English  Phone Translation Service</title>
      <link>http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?4,100,100#msg-100</link>
      <author>Russian77</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Only $1.29 per minute! <br />
<br />
Includes it all: connection, live translation, long distance charges. You are never charged until you are actually connected to the party you are calling. Guaranteed! <br />
<br />
To book a call please contact LARYSA at 314-753-3147]]></description>
      <category>Russian Visa Forum</category>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:14:36 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>[Russian Visa Forum] Re: Few Questions about Visa Application for US Citizen</title>
      <link>http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?4,91,96#msg-96</link>
      <author>travel manager</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Dear Laura,<br />
<br />
1. Regarding box 9, yes, in your case you should just leave this box blank.<br />
<br />
2. Regarding the dates of entry and departure. Tourist visa to Russia can be issued for no longer than 30 days. But the dates of you travel are flexible as long if you enter and depart Russia WITHIN the dates of your visa. For example, if you are planning to go to Russia for, lets say, 2 weeks at the end of July you can put July 20 as the day of entry and August 18 as the day of departure. Then if you go, for example, from July 24 till August 8 you are absolutely fine. When you buy your tickets (if you are to buy those after your visa documents have been submitted to Russian Consulate) just  make sure you do not arrive earlier or depart later than the dates on your application form. Before you documents have been submitted to Russian Consulate you can always call our travel manager and ask her or him to correct the dates on your form.<br />
<br />
3. Regarding question 17, no, it is not necessary to call your insurance company. Russian Consulate does not require any proof of medical insurance from US citizens. If you are a citizen of EU though, you have to provide the copy of insurance card or to buy some insurance coverage especially for traveling to Russia.<br />
<br />
4. Regarding mailing issues, yes, of course, you and your husband can send your forms to us together in the same envelope and they can be FedExed back to you together. That is exactly what you should do. We only need one payment for FedEx from the family members as long as you can receive you mail at the same address.<br />
<br />
Please, do not hesitate to call us should you have any more questions. (212) 480-2233]]></description>
      <category>Russian Visa Forum</category>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:00:52 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>[Russian Visa Forum] Few Questions about Visa Application for US Citizen</title>
      <link>http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?4,91,91#msg-91</link>
      <author>lmg6cwru</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Hello,<br />
<br />
My husband and I are getting ready to send in our forms, but have a few questions that need to be answered:<br />
<br />
In box 9 on the Visa Application form for a US Citizen, it says &quot;Russian institution or organization to be visited&quot;.  My husband and I will be going to Moscow and St. Petersburg as tourists -- I don't think we're visiting any institutions or organizations.  Should we leave this box blank?<br />
<br />
Regarding the dates of entry and departure:  we haven't purchased our airline tickets yet, so we're not 100% sure on when we will be arriving/leaving.  Is it okay if we pad the entry and departure dates to assure that our visa is good for the whole time we're there (as long as we keep the total time under one month)?<br />
<br />
Regarding question 17 -- medical insurance valid in Russia -- I have no idea if our medical insurance is valid overseas.  Is this question important enough for me to call my insurance provider and ask?<br />
<br />
And one last question:  when my husband and I send our forms to you, can we send them together in the same envelope and can they be fedexed back to us together (I'm trying to save on shipping costs. :) )<br />
<br />
Thanks for your help!<br />
<br />
Laura :)]]></description>
      <category>Russian Visa Forum</category>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 15:59:07 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>[Russian Visa Forum] Re: Russian Private/Homestay Visa</title>
      <link>http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?4,44,70#msg-70</link>
      <author>travel manager</author>
      <description><![CDATA[To obtain a Russian visa you first need to get an invitation.<br />
<br />
Tourist Visas<br />
<br />
This type of Russian visa can be valid for up to 1 month and are usually single-entry. The invitation comprises a tourist voucher and a reservation confirmation, which can only be issued by a Russian travel agency, registered in the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). Russiagateway.com can provide an invitation of this type for you.<br />
<br />
Private/Homestay Visas<br />
<br />
This type of Russian visa is for those who have relatives or friends in Russia able to get a Private Invitation.  Since the procedure to acquire a Private Visa Invitation is time consuming and difficult (especially for your friends or relatives), we recommend traveling on a Tourist or Business visa.<br />
<br />
Period of stay in Russia: From one day to a maximum of three months. It is valid for one entry only.<br />
<br />
Visa Invitation: Private Invitation issued by the local department of the Passport &amp; Visa Service (PVS, formerly OVIR) of the Russian Internal Ministry by the request of an individual.<br />
<br />
Terms and price of Visa Invitation: Though the price is not high, the procedure may take up to three months.]]></description>
      <category>Russian Visa Forum</category>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:20:42 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>[Russian Visa Forum] Re: Russian Private/Homestay Visa</title>
      <link>http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?4,44,69#msg-69</link>
      <author>Mary Jo Milford</author>
      <description><![CDATA[I have a question about the invitation.  I understand that you do not assist, but maybe you can help explain the process to me.  I am trying to go to Russia to visit my in-laws and will stay with them.  Should they go to a Russian agency or what?  If you have any answers, it would help me very much.  Thanks!]]></description>
      <category>Russian Visa Forum</category>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:31:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>[Russian Visa Forum] Re: Enough space in my passport</title>
      <link>http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?4,65,68#msg-68</link>
      <author>travel manager</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Two pages, even if they are not next to each other is enough to apply for Russian visa (NOTE: make sure those are VISA pages, not AMENDMENTS pages). And the page that will remain clear in your passport + the one that has only one stamp should be enough for all the official stampes during your trip (if there are only 3 countries all together). Of course there is always a slight possibility that something will go wrong in the Consulate and they will need two pages instead of one (mistakes happen, not very often but they do). Also make sure that if you are planning to go to Russia, then to visit other countries (like Belarus or Ukraine) and then come back to Russia, you get a DOUBLE entry tourist visa - not a SINGLE entry one.]]></description>
      <category>Russian Visa Forum</category>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:11:37 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>[Russian Visa Forum] Enough space in my passport</title>
      <link>http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?4,65,65#msg-65</link>
      <author>Tatjana</author>
      <description><![CDATA[I plan to travel to Russia third week May and am ready to apply for visa. My passport has now 2 empty pages (not next to each other) and one with only one stamp. I plan to visit two other countries (no visas required) during my trip... I worry that it will take long time to get more pages or renewed (mine will expire in march 09) passport and still get my visa. Thoughts???]]></description>
      <category>Russian Visa Forum</category>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:20:43 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>[Russian Visa Forum] Re: What type of visa?</title>
      <link>http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?4,35,61#msg-61</link>
      <author>consultant</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Transit Visa is required for travelers who visit other countries via Russia. Transit visas are valid for not more than 3 days and can be single-entry or double-entry.To obtain this type of visa, you need to submit a copy of your travel documents, including a copy of your visa to the country of destination and the air /train tickets.<br />
Transit visas are not required for those who stay at the airport for less than 24 hours without leaving its premises. Transit visa is required for the travelers who stay in Russia more than 24 hours or when a traveler needs to change the airport or the terminals.]]></description>
      <category>Russian Visa Forum</category>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2008 10:01:30 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>[Russian Visa Forum] Re: What type of visa?</title>
      <link>http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?4,35,59#msg-59</link>
      <author>JP</author>
      <description><![CDATA[HI, I am a Indian Passport holder and i am travelling to ukraine next month. My flight is having stop at Moscow and i want to spent a day or half at moscow so do i need transit visa. It is available on arrival?]]></description>
      <category>Russian Visa Forum</category>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 03:30:19 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>[Russian Visa Forum] Re: Russian visa for foreign citizen visiting U,S,A.</title>
      <link>http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?4,57,58#msg-58</link>
      <author>mike</author>
      <description><![CDATA[As far as I know you need to have a valid US visa or in your case  I-94 card valid for at least  3 months after you departure from Russia. I suggest that you call the travel agency  as they might be able to assist you despite the new Russian visa regulations.  If they take your apllication thay can do a Russian visa in two or more buisness days. The faster you need your visa  the more expensive it is. Hope this helps. Good luck!]]></description>
      <category>Russian Visa Forum</category>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:27:28 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>[Russian Visa Forum] Russian visa for foreign citizen visiting U,S,A.</title>
      <link>http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?4,57,57#msg-57</link>
      <author>gabriel De Carvalho</author>
      <description><![CDATA[I'm in the U.S. as a tourist (on the visa waiver program).  I'm a Portuguese/E.U citizen. Can I apply for a Russian visa here in the U.S., and how long would it take to get?<br />
thaks.<br />
E.Gabriel DC.]]></description>
      <category>Russian Visa Forum</category>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Dec 2007 12:49:53 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>[Russian Visa Forum] Re: Russian Private/Homestay Visa</title>
      <link>http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?4,44,56#msg-56</link>
      <author>RussiaGateway Consultant</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Dear Yuli,<br />
<br />
Unfortunately we don't assist with private invitations which are  necessary for a home stay Russian  visa but if your can get an invitation  yourself and  send it to us then we will be able to help you. Once the visa is ready we will fedex it back to your address, so that you don't have to come to the Russian Consulate.  Regarding your kids, they should be mentioned in your invitation as accompanying family members and are required to  have  separate Russian Visas based on your inviattion.]]></description>
      <category>Russian Visa Forum</category>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:09:28 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>[Russian Visa Forum] Re: Russian Private/Homestay Visa</title>
      <link>http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?4,44,55#msg-55</link>
      <author>Yuliya Kononova</author>
      <description><![CDATA[I'm planning on visiting my parents in Russia in the beginning of 2008 as an american sitizent. Probably, I have to have a privite visa. How fast can you help me to obtain Russian visa? Do I still need to go to the Russian consulite or would I work only with you on getting the visa. What about my two children (ages 3 and 6) do we need only one visa or each has to have a visa?<br />
Looking forward to hear from you,<br />
<br />
Thank you, <br />
Yuli]]></description>
      <category>Russian Visa Forum</category>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2007 07:02:40 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>[Russian Visa Forum] Re: itineray?</title>
      <link>http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?4,53,54#msg-54</link>
      <author>RussiaGateway Consultant</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Dear Helen,<br />
<br />
You may apply for a Russian tourist  visa even if you don't know your itinerary but you need to have an invitation. We will be glad to assist you with the invitation and You don't have to stay in the hotel that is mentioned in your invitation.]]></description>
      <category>Russian Visa Forum</category>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2007 13:30:27 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>[Russian Visa Forum] itineray?</title>
      <link>http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?4,53,53#msg-53</link>
      <author>Helen</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Hi, <br />
<br />
I am traveling to St.Petersburg in January and don't have my itinerary ready. Can I apply for a Russian visa without having an itinerary?]]></description>
      <category>Russian Visa Forum</category>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2007 13:22:36 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>[Russian Visa Forum] Re: Russian visa for stateless</title>
      <link>http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?4,50,52#msg-52</link>
      <author>RussiaGateway Consultant</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Hi Alex,<br />
<br />
 You can get a Russian visa if Russia is not  stated as the place of birth in your  Refugee Travel document.]]></description>
      <category>Russian Visa Forum</category>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2007 13:12:18 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>[Russian Visa Forum] Re: I want to  visit my friend. What visa?</title>
      <link>http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?4,48,51#msg-51</link>
      <author>RussiaGateway Consultant</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Hi Jenny, <br />
<br />
We believe the easiest way  to go to Russia is on a tourist visa. The process generally takes about 10 business days, if you need expedited service you can get a ready visa in 3 , 2 or 1 business day depending on the service you choose.  You don't need to stay in a hotel and we will be glad to assist you with the registration in Russia.]]></description>
      <category>Russian Visa Forum</category>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:00:34 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>[Russian Visa Forum] Russian visa for stateless</title>
      <link>http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?4,50,50#msg-50</link>
      <author>alex</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Hi, I hold a US refugee travel document. Can i get a Russian Visa?]]></description>
      <category>Russian Visa Forum</category>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:58:43 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>[Russian Visa Forum] Re: Russian Private/Homestay Visa</title>
      <link>http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?4,44,49#msg-49</link>
      <author>RussiaGateway Consultant</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Dear Mr Parker,<br />
<br />
Your invitation is expired although there is no expiration date on it. Every invitation has dates of travel. Your are allowed to travel only within that period.  You need to apply for another invitation  and another visa and we will be glad to assist you with that process.]]></description>
      <category>Russian Visa Forum</category>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:54:35 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>[Russian Visa Forum] I want to  visit my friend. What visa?</title>
      <link>http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?4,48,48#msg-48</link>
      <author>Jenny</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Hello,<br />
<br />
I want to visit one of my friends in Russia. What is the quickest, best and cheapest way to go? which is the best visa? I will be staying with my friend. So I do not want to worry about paying for a hotel.]]></description>
      <category>Russian Visa Forum</category>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:50:42 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>[Russian Visa Forum] Re: insurance for a tourist visa?</title>
      <link>http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?4,43,45#msg-45</link>
      <author>RussiaGateway Consultant</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Dear Sonic. <br />
<br />
You don't need to have additional traveler's insurance if you  are a  US citizen. If you have a regular medical insurance just answer yes on question 17. The prove of medical insurance is not required.]]></description>
      <category>Russian Visa Forum</category>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 09:51:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>[Russian Visa Forum] Russian Private/Homestay Visa</title>
      <link>http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?4,44,44#msg-44</link>
      <author>Chris Parker</author>
      <description><![CDATA[I have an old form official invitation (IZVESHENIYE) from the local OVIR in Russia issued in 2001 with &quot;---&quot; printed for the expiration date (i.e. valid indefinitely).<br />
<br />
Can I still get a Russian visa using this IZVESHENIYE, or do I need to get a new one?]]></description>
      <category>Russian Visa Forum</category>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2007 23:21:37 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>[Russian Visa Forum] insurance for a tourist visa?</title>
      <link>http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?4,43,43#msg-43</link>
      <author>Sonic</author>
      <description><![CDATA[I am a US citizen applying for a tourist visa. Do I need to have a travelers' insurance? If so, do I need to bring it to the visa center when I submit my application? Thanks!]]></description>
      <category>Russian Visa Forum</category>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2007 11:26:42 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>[Travel Advice] Re: apartment option</title>
      <link>http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?11,32,41#msg-41</link>
      <author>RusGate</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Francesco Wrote:<br />
-------------------------------------------------------<br />
&gt; Hi, I had a very good experience staying in the<br />
&gt; apartment in Moscow. It was twice cheaper than the<br />
&gt; hotels in the same area  and I didnt' have any<br />
&gt; problems with registration as  the same travel<br />
&gt; agency took care of it.  I left the keys in the<br />
&gt; apartment once and t he company send its<br />
&gt; representative right away despite the fact it was<br />
&gt; a late night.They offered a 24 hour assistance and<br />
&gt; I didn't have any concerns about my safety.  I am<br />
&gt; sure next time I visit Moscow I will stay in the<br />
&gt; apartment. By the way RussiaGateway assisted me<br />
&gt; with the apartments in Moscow and I am very<br />
&gt; impressed with their service.<br />
<br />
Dear Francesco,<br />
<br />
It was a pleasure working with you.]]></description>
      <category>Travel Advice</category>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:05:34 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>[Russian Visa Forum] registration in Russia</title>
      <link>http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?4,40,40#msg-40</link>
      <author>John</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Hi, I was wondering if anyone tried to  register a visa in a post office?  I am traveling to Krasnodar region and the company that assisted me with the tourist visa has no office there. Any advice?]]></description>
      <category>Russian Visa Forum</category>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:31:45 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>[Travel Advice] Re: apartment option</title>
      <link>http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?11,32,39#msg-39</link>
      <author>Francesco</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Hi, I had a very good experience staying in the apartment in Moscow. It was twice cheaper than the hotels in the same area  and I didnt' have any problems with registration as  the same travel agency took care of it.  I left the keys in the apartment once and t he company send its representative right away despite the fact it was a late night.They offered a 24 hour assistance and I didn't have any concerns about my safety.  I am sure next time I visit Moscow I will stay in the apartment. By the way RussiGateway assisted me with the apartments in Moscow and I am very impressed with their service.]]></description>
      <category>Travel Advice</category>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 08:25:55 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>[Russian people] Re: a Russian girlfriend</title>
      <link>http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?17,33,38#msg-38</link>
      <author>Katusha</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Hi I have a friend who came to the us on a student visa.I believe,  your girlfriend can obtain  a student visa if she is enrolled in college.   Usually college  helps foreign students  with the whole process of getting a visa.]]></description>
      <category>Russian people</category>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?17,33,38#msg-38</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 08:10:24 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>[Russian Visa Forum] Re: What type of visa?</title>
      <link>http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?4,35,36#msg-36</link>
      <author>RusGate</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Hello JD. We believe in your situation it will be easier for you to obtain a Russian tourist visa. If you plan to stay for more than a month than we suggest that you obtain a business visa. You can contact our agency and we will be glad to assist you with your visa.]]></description>
      <category>Russian Visa Forum</category>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.russiagateway.com/phorum/read.php?4,35,36#msg-36</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2007 09:35:06 -0700</pubDate>
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