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I pulled this from another board this morning.  I called to verify this info and it is true.  According to Alex this only applies to applications that are being submitted on or after May 1st.  

The Russian Consulate has just informed us that *effective immediately* all
MALE US citizens aged between 16 and 45 need to submit, in addition to visa
application, a 2-page questionnaire. Questions range from "experience with
weapons," to "donations to political charitable organizations," to "army
training," etc.

Even though this new form is so new it's not even posted on consular
websites, from years of dealing with consulates, I wouldn't be surprised if
they started rejective visas because of a "missing" form. Russian consulates
have never been known for their logic and thorough thinking. If you're
applying for your Russian visa soon, you can call our office and we'll fax
you this form. It will also be posted on our site tomorrow afternoon. Again,
you only need to fill it out if you're a US citizen, male, and are between
16 and 45 years old.

Alex Khodorkovsky
gotorussia

... in response to New Russian Visa Requirements  important, posted by Philb on May 2, 2002

Why do we get put under a microscope when it's the dang Iranians.

http://vlad.tribnet.com/News/upd29.HTM

... in response to New Russian Visa Requirements  important, posted by Philb on May 2, 2002

The only thing these guys left off of this supplemental application, was "what position are you applying for?", and "what is your anticipated salary with the russian government?"

... in response to Supplemental application., posted by BrianN on May 3, 2002

1. Surname
2. Name
3. Spouses full name
4. Fathers full name
5. Mothers full name
6. Full name and address of contact person or organization in russia that invites you (include telephone number)
7. List all countries you have visited in the last 10 years (give the name of each visited city)
8. List all countries that have ever issued You a passport
9. Have you ever lost a passport or had one stolen?
10. Not including current employer, list Your last two employers (name, address, telephone No, job title, supervisor's name, dates of employment)
11. List all professional, social and charitable organizations to which you belong (belonged) or contribute (contributed) or with which You work (have worked)
12. Do You have any specialized skills or training, including firearms, explosives, nuclear, biological, or chemical experience?
13. Have you ever performed military service?
(If yes, give name of country, branch of service, rank/position, military specialty and dates of service)
14. Have you ever been in an armed conflict, either as a participant or victim.  (please explain)
15. List all educational institutions You attend, or have attended.  Include vocational institutions, but not elementary schools (name of institution, address/telephone No, course of study, dates of appointment).
16. Have You made specific travel arrangements?  (If yes, please provide a complete itinerary for Your travel, including arrival/departure dates, flight information, specific location You will visit and a point of contact at each location).
17. Have You ever been refused a Russian visa?  (When?  Where?)
18. Has your Russian visa ever been cancelled?  (When?  Where?)

... in response to Here it is:, posted by BrianN on May 3, 2002

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... in response to Supplemental application., posted by BrianN on May 3, 2002

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... in response to could you post the link to this addition..., posted by JR on May 3, 2002

http://www.gotorussia.net/visa/application_forms/russia_application_form_addon.pdf

... in response to Here is the link, posted by Philb on May 3, 2002

application, but not this new questionnaire. When I go to this link, I can't open it. :((

... in response to Philb...I went to your site and found th..., posted by JR on May 3, 2002

any ideas?

... in response to New Russian Visa Requirements  important, posted by Philb on May 2, 2002

Anyone know?

... in response to New Russian Visa Requirements  important, posted by Philb on May 2, 2002

My hands... You do know, they're a deadly weapon... put a dab of Aloe Vera on them and watch out.

Who in there right mind would say they were in the military in the first place... It's like, it's none of their business.

What have they got... Your personnel record on file?
(probably), ha.

... in response to Re: does this mean I will have to regist..., posted by wsbill on May 3, 2002

what I do... along with probably a shet load of other ex military guys on this board

... in response to They'd definitely want to know..., posted by BrianN on May 3, 2002

Reserves.

"As little as possible".

... in response to New Russian Visa Requirements  important, posted by Philb on May 2, 2002

I'm submitting my visa app tomorrow and I'm sure even red star travel doesn't know about this... so I'll download it and send it to them.

... in response to New Russian Visa Requirements  important, posted by Philb on May 2, 2002

This is a very important turn of events for many of us. (I love the comment about the "Consular logic". LOL!)

I wonder if this also applies to Transit visas. Hopefully I can avoid ever using Aeroflop via SVO again, but never say never.

... in response to New Russian Visa Requirements  important, posted by Philb on May 2, 2002

I just got back and am going to Novosibirsk and Moscow May 14.  I did not have different visa requirements.  Maybe this was just instituted.  I found the Moscow airport to be much more efficient the last time I flew through.

... in response to Re: New Russian Visa Requirements  impor..., posted by hockeybrain on May 2, 2002

Hey, I'm leaving on the 19th for the novosibirsk also... where are you staying?  hotel?  rented flat?

... in response to Bruce..., posted by BrianN on May 2, 2002

Just curious.  How long are you going to be in Novosibirsk?  I will be spending a week in Moscow the beginning of June.  From there I am headed to Novokuznetsk and am also planning on spending a few days in Novosibirsk (this will be sometime after the first week in June).  I may even head down to the Anapa/Sochi area towards the end of the month.

... in response to Novosibirsk, posted by Philb on May 2, 2002

tight trip, like 10 days or so (someone take me hostage there so I have an excuse! lol).

tanya at red star travel was able to arrange me a flight out of atl for less than 1200 bucks, (ie order today, get tomorrow thing, about 400 less than every other online deal I was able to get!).

I don't have the luxury of much more than this though..

Da... I'm stuck with my itenerary, but I'm happy with it. .... getting the heck out of here ....

... in response to Bruce..., posted by BrianN on May 2, 2002

I will be staying at the Golden Valley Hotel close to Academgorodok, the place I will be working out of initially.  I know after a few days I'll be out in the field collecting samples as part of a rabies project.  I do not know how much time I will have but will meet up with the girl I met in Sochi on a weekend in Novosibirsk or Moscow, where I will be at a conference prior to coming back to the US.  The Golden Valley is a new Soviet Style cheap hotel - but I do not have much to say about things on this trip because it is business first.  Hopefully, I'll hook up with you and we could have some shots / beers shoot the breeze for a minute or two.

... in response to Uncle Sam Says, posted by Bobby Orr on May 2, 2002

akademgorodok is a bit away from the city....

do you plan on checking your email when you're there?

... in response to Cheap is good., posted by BrianN on May 2, 2002

what the h@ll's my password here?  any ideas?  lol!

... in response to ha, now that I think about it..., posted by BrianN on May 3, 2002

Just contact me at Brucescharf@msn.com

... in response to Re: New Russian Visa Requirements  impor..., posted by hockeybrain on May 2, 2002

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... in response to As stated above for apps submitted on/af..., posted by Philb on May 2, 2002

I'm still without a place to stay in novosibirsk.  Any ideas that come to mind?

Thanks in advance.

you know....

... in response to Phil..., posted by BrianN on May 2, 2002

I have this link http://waytorussia.net/Siberia/Novosibirsk/Guide.html

I do not have any personal experience with any of these hotels.  Tatyana is making the arrangements for me in Novosibirsk.  I can ask her about this.  She is off work for the holidays so no email.  I will probably talk to her on the phone sometime this weekend.

... in response to Accomodations in Novosibirsk, posted by Philb on May 3, 2002

This one actually looks better.  They have pictures of the hotels and you can book them online.

http://www.olympia-reisen.ru/hotels.phtml?language=1

... in response to Accomodations in Novosibirsk, posted by Philb on May 3, 2002

When they're off, I'm ON... gimme a break!