There has been some changes in Russian visa regulations, which were implemented a few days ago.
1. A foreign citizen can now obtain a Russian visa ONLY in the country of his/her citizenship. One can also obtain a Russian visa in another country but will need to present to the Russian consulate a permit of stay in that country valid for more than 90 days. A visa may also be issued in a country other than an applicant's own in case of urgent necessity, such as participating in international, governmental, official, scientific, sport and cultural events. A final decision in these cases would be left up to the consulate.
2. A multiple entry business visa allows nationals of all countries to stay in Russia up to 90 days out of the period of 180 days.
3. A multiple entry visa is only available for people who have been issued a Russian visa before. If this is your first visit, you are only eligible to obtain a single or double entry visa for 1 to 3 months, which is the only way now to stay in Russia for longer than 50% of time if you plan to live here (apart from getting a residence permit or an official work permit, which enables you to stay in Russia for as long as you are employed here). A copy of your previous Russian visa should be enclosed in your application for a multiple entry invitation.
1. A foreign citizen can now obtain a Russian visa ONLY in the country of his/her citizenship. One can also obtain a Russian visa in another country but will need to present to the Russian consulate a permit of stay in that country valid for more than 90 days. A visa may also be issued in a country other than an applicant's own in case of urgent necessity, such as participating in international, governmental, official, scientific, sport and cultural events. A final decision in these cases would be left up to the consulate.
2. A multiple entry business visa allows nationals of all countries to stay in Russia up to 90 days out of the period of 180 days.
3. A multiple entry visa is only available for people who have been issued a Russian visa before. If this is your first visit, you are only eligible to obtain a single or double entry visa for 1 to 3 months, which is the only way now to stay in Russia for longer than 50% of time if you plan to live here (apart from getting a residence permit or an official work permit, which enables you to stay in Russia for as long as you are employed here). A copy of your previous Russian visa should be enclosed in your application for a multiple entry invitation.
18/10: DJ Baku
We'll have the chance to see one of the most famous hip hop acts from Japan. These guys live hip hop and drum n bass more than the Gangstas of Brooklyn or Londons Brighton. Go check it out.
14/10: Almost got killed
It can go that fast. You walk on Sadove and then some piece of wall hits you. Well, it didn't, that's why I am still able to write this article. But it was a close call and in the future I will make a little more distance between buildings with scaffolds and me.
Check out this music video from a Soviet star singer Magomaev. They used to know how to make psychodelic stuff back then...
12/10: Murse Man Russki Beat Style
There's a peculiar fashion in Russia where some men love to carry around a male purse (nicknamed "murse" by Exile newspaper, which transformed it into a fashion item among Moscow expat community -- see http://blogs.waytorussia.net/item/21 ).
We at Way to Russia strongly endorse this fashion (and murse especially), so here is a music video about it starring me (Dmitry - aka Supaflex Supadelicious), Dan Perushev, Pasha Rassadkin and our friends. Russki Beat style...
We at Way to Russia strongly endorse this fashion (and murse especially), so here is a music video about it starring me (Dmitry - aka Supaflex Supadelicious), Dan Perushev, Pasha Rassadkin and our friends. Russki Beat style...
I went to see the Chemical Brothers Live last night. They are playing again tonight. Check out what I have to say about it before you spend $100 for the ticket...
