Russia Country Description
Russia is a vast and diverse nation that continues to evolve
politically, economically, and socially. Most Americans find
their stay in Russia both exciting and rewarding, but travel
and living conditions in Russia contrast sharply with those
in the United States. Major urban centers show tremendous
differences in economic development compared to rural areas.
While good tourist facilities exist in Moscow, St. Petersburg,
and some other large cities, they are not developed in most
of Russia, and some of the goods and services taken for granted
in other countries are not yet available. Russian visa requirements
are highly complex, and U.S. citizens must take care that
they do not unintentionally violate entry and exit regulations.
Travel to the Caucasus region of Russia is dangerous. The
Department of State recommends Americans not travel to Chechnya
and adjoining areas.
Registration & Embassy Location
Americans living or traveling in Russia are encouraged to
register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through
the State Department’s travel registration web site
so that they can obtain updated information on travel and
security within Russia. Americans without Internet access
may register directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy
or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.
The U.S. Embassy's consular section is located at Novinskiy
Bulvar 21, Moscow, metro station Barrikadnaya. The Embassy's
switchboard is tel. (7) (495) 728-5000, and the American Citizen
Services Unit at tel. (7) (495) 728-5577. In the event of
an after-hours emergency, please contact the main switchboard.
The American Citizens Services Unit may also be contacted
by fax at (7) (495) 728-5084, by e-mail at moscowwarden@state.govand
through the Embassy web site at http://moscow.usembassy.gov.
U.S. Consulates General are located in:
St. Petersburg
15 Ulitsa Furshtadtskaya, St. Petersburg 191028
Tel: (7) (812) 331-2600
Fax: (7) (812) 331-2646
Email: StPetersburgACS@state.gov
Web site: http://stpetersburg.usconsulate.gov
Vladivostok
32 Ulitsa Pushkinskaya, Vladivostok 690001
Tel: (7) (4232) 30-00-70
Fax: (7) (4232) 30-00-91
After-hours emergencies: (7) (4232) 71 00 67
E-mail: vladcons@state.gov
Web site: http://vladivostok.usconsulate.gov
Yekaterinburg
Ulitsa Gogolya 15a, 4th floor, Yekaterinburg 620151
Tel: (7) (343)379-3001
Fax: (7) (343) 379-4515
After-hours emergencies: (7) 8 902 84 16653
Email: consulyekat@state.gov
Web site: http://yekaterinburg.usconsulate.gov
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