The U.S. Embassy in Moscow is aware of the reports of fighting between Wagner Group forces and the Russian Armed Forces in southwest Russia. The security situation in Russia continues to be unpredictable. We will continue to monitor the situation, but U.S. citizens should be aware that the Embassy has limited ability to assess security …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 24 June, 2023 | Topics: Alert
Event: February 24th will mark the one-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. During the week of February 20, leading up to the anniversary on February 24th, rallies and other events are planned throughout Moscow and may occur across Russia. We advise all U.S. citizens to avoid large gatherings. The rights of peaceful assembly …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 19 February, 2023 | Topics: Alert
Do not travel to Russia due to the unpredictable consequences of the unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces, the potential for harassment and the singling out of U.S. citizens for detention by Russian government security officials, the arbitrary enforcement of local law, limited flights into and out of Russia, the Embassy’s …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 13 February, 2023 | Topics: Alert
Security Alert for U.S. Citizens in Russia U.S. Embassy Moscow, Russia (September 27, 2022) Event: On September 21, the Russian government began a mobilization of its citizens to the armed forces in support of its invasion of Ukraine. Russia may refuse to acknowledge dual nationals’ U.S. citizenship, deny their access to U.S. consular assistance, prevent …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 28 September, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Notification, U.S. Citizen Services
Worldwide Cautions provide U.S. citizens with general information regarding terrorist activities, political violence, and criminal activity that occur abroad, as well as specific recommendations on how to prepare for possible contingencies, receive information on breaking security events and ensure that travelers can be contacted in an emergency. This version replaces the Worldwide Caution dated January …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 3 August, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Last Update: Reissued with updates to wrongful detention information. Click Here for Important Information for U.S. Citizens Seeking to Depart Russia . Do not travel to Russia due to the unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces, the potential for harassment against U.S. citizens by Russian government security officials, the singling out of U.S. citizens in Russia by Russian government security officials including for detention, the arbitrary enforcement …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 19 July, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Location: Countrywide Event: As of June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded. Starting at 12:01 a.m. on June 12, 2022, the CDC will no longer require air travelers to show a …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 10 June, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Locations: Russia Borders Event: U.S. citizens entering Russia have reported that Russian immigration authorities have conducted searches of their electronic devices – including mobile phones – upon arrival. U.S. citizens are reminded there is no reasonable expectation of privacy when using electronics in Russia. The Russian System for Operational-Investigative Activities (SORM) legally permits authorities to …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 6 June, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Location: Throughout Russia Do you know when your passport expires? Russian immigration law is very strict and requires U.S. citizens living and traveling in Russia to maintain a valid U.S. passport. As a reminder, Russian visas in an expired or canceled passport are not valid. Due to Russian government-imposed staffing restrictions, the U.S. Embassy’s ability …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 12 May, 2022 | Topics: Alert
(May 6, 2022) Location: Russia, countrywide Event: Annual Victory Day celebrations, including the main parade in Red Square, will take place in Moscow through May 9. Local authorities will restrict movement in event areas to facilitate rehearsals for the event. In the past, there have been heightened police presence surrounding these events. Given the ongoing tensions, …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 6 May, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Posted April 29, 2022 at 5:03 PM Location: U.S. Embassy in Moscow Event: The U.S. Embassy in Moscow will be closed on Monday, May 2 and Tuesday, May 3in observance of the local Russian Labor Day holiday. Actions to Take: Be aware of your surroundings. Always carry proper identification, including a U.S. passport with a current Russian …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 29 April, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Moscow, Russia – FAA Downgrades Russia’s Safety Rating (April 25, 2022) 4/25/2022 at 9:09 PM Location: Russia Event: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has downgraded the air safety rating for Russia, restricting any expansion of service or partnerships as a result of Russia’s Federal Agency for Air Transport not complying with …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 25 April, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Event: U.S. citizens should not travel to Russia and those in Russia should depart immediately. The Department of State Travel Advisory for Russia is Level 4: Do Not Travel. The U.S. government’s ability to provide routine or emergency services to U.S. citizens in Russia is severely limited, due to Russian government limitations on travel, the number of U.S. staff, …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 16 April, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Event: U.S. citizens should not travel to Russia and those residing or travelling in Russia should depart Russia immediately while limited commercial travel options are still available. The Department of State provides information on commercial travel on the Information for U.S. Citizens in Russia – Travel Options Out of Russia page on travel.state.gov. This page is updated daily by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The Travel Options …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 7 April, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Location: Russia Event: Dual U.S.-Russian citizens should be aware of a Russian presidential decree ordering the conscription into the army of 134,500 males between the ages of 18 and 27. Conscription in Russia occurs semi-annually, and conscripts typically serve one year. The first conscription of 2022 will take place from April 1 to July 15. …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 2 April, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Please note that the U.S. Embassy in Moscow is currently not processing immigrant or nonimmigrant visas due to Russian government restrictions on Embassy operations. Russian citizens may schedule an appointment for nonimmigrant visa interviews at any other U.S. embassy or consulate around the world. Please note that this suspension means that U.S. Embassy Moscow also cannot …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 30 March, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Travel Advisory: U.S. Embassy Moscow, Russia (March 29, 2022) Russia – Level 4: Do not Travel T U H K O Click Here for Important Information for U.S. Citizens Seeking to Depart Russia (Updated Daily). Do not travel to Russia due to the unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces, the potential for harassment against U.S. citizens by Russian government security officials, the singling out of U.S. …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 30 March, 2022 | Topics: Alert
U.S. Embassy Moscow recently launched a channel on Telegram as an alternate platform to provide security information and advice to U.S. citizens in Russia and share other important information. Access the Embassy’s Telegram channel here: https://t.me/USEmbRussia The U.S. Embassy also shares alerts and messages at a bulletin board located at Garden Ring / Novinsky Boulevard in front …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 29 March, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Location: Russia Subject: Travel to the United States on Expired U.S. Passports U.S. citizens should depart Russia immediately via commercial options still available. If you are in Russia and your U.S. passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until June …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 25 March, 2022 | Topics: Alert
March 17, 2022 at 6:09 PM Location: Throughout Russia Event: Friday, March 18 is the anniversary of Russia’s illegal occupation of Crimea. According to social media reports, there may be demonstrations, rallies, concerts, or other public gatherings to commemorate the event. Counter protests are possible. U.S. citizens should avoid such gatherings and any related activities. The …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 17 March, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Location: Throughout Russia Event: According to media sources, mass anti-war demonstrations will continue particularly on weekends in several cities throughout Russia, specifically at central squares in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Thousands of people have been detained in previous anti-war protests across Russia in recent weeks. Russian authorities prohibit such demonstrations; there are reports of widespread …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 16 March, 2022 | Topics: Alert
U.S. citizens interested in receiving important updates from the Embassy about travel out of Russia, Embassy services, and safety information should enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) . STEP enrollees receive direct messages such as those published on the Embassy’s Alerts and Messages page. While the STEP system is directly intended for U.S. citizens abroad, friends and family of …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 11 March, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Russia, Moscow (March 10, 2022) Location: Russia Event: On March 9, the Central Bank of Russia announced that owners of foreign currency accounts, including those in U.S. dollars, will be allowed to withdraw no more than a cumulative $10,000 in the foreign currency during a six-month period from March 9 …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 10 March, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Moscow, Russia (March 7, 2022) Location: Russia Event: According to media sources, thousands of people have been detained at anti-war protests across Russia in recent days. Russian authorities prohibit such demonstrations; there are reports of widespread arrests of demonstrators. U.S. citizens are reminded even non-participating bystanders can draw scrutiny from security …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 7 March, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Russia, Moscow (March 6, 2022) Location: Russia Event: On March 4, Russian President Putin signed into law a bill criminalizing the spread of information Russia authorities deem as “false information” that contradicts the Russian narrative of its military actions in Ukraine. Persons found guilty of violating the law face up to …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 6 March, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Do not travel to Russia due to the unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces in Ukraine, the potential for harassment against U.S. citizens by Russian government security officials, the Embassy’s limited ability to assist U.S. citizens in Russia, COVID-19 and related entry restrictions, terrorism, limited flights into and out of Russia, and the arbitrary enforcement of local law. U.S. citizens should depart …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 5 March, 2022 | Topics: Alert
(March 5, 2022) Event: U.S. Citizen Virtual Town Hall on March 9, 2022 Ambassador John J. Sullivan is pleased to invite interested U.S. citizens to a virtual Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, March 9 at 3:00 p.m. Moscow time. During the Town Hall, the Ambassador will address questions from U.S. citizens in Russia, in light of the …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 5 March, 2022 | Topics: Alert
We are providing the information below to assist U.S. Citizens planning to depart Russia given the uncertainty surrounding circumstances there following recent Russian military actions in Ukraine. This information will be updated daily by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time at travel.state.gov . U.S. citizens should consider departing Russia immediately via commercial options still available. U.S. Citizens …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 5 March, 2022 | Topics: Alert
March 2, 2022 at 3:15 AM Location: Russia Subject: Travel to the United States on Expired U.S. Passports U.S. citizens should consider departing Russia immediately via commercial options still available. If you are in Russia and your U.S. passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 2 March, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Message for U.S. Citizens: Departure Options from Russia (February 28, 2022) Location: Russia Russia remains at Level Four – Do not travel to Russia due to the unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces in Ukraine, the potential for harassment against U.S. citizens by Russian government security officials, the embassy’s limited ability to assist U.S. citizens in Russia, …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 28 February, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Russia – Level 4: Do Not Travel O K H U T Do not travel to Russia due to the unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces in Ukraine, the potential for harassment against U.S. citizens by Russian government security officials, the embassy’s limited ability to assist U.S. citizens in Russia, COVID-19 and related entry restrictions, terrorism, limited flights into and out …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 28 February, 2022 | Topics: Alert, News
(February 27, 2022) Location: Russia Event: An increasing number of airlines are cancelling flights into and out of Russia, and numerous countries have closed their airspace to Russian airlines. U.S. citizens should consider departing Russia immediately via commercial options still available. The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens that the Department of State’s Travel Advisory level …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 27 February, 2022 | Topics: Alert, News
February 26, 2022 There are multiple reports of non-Russian credit and debit cards being declined in Russia. The problem appears to be related to recent sanctions, imposed on Russian banks following the unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces in Ukraine. U.S. citizens in Russia should be prepared with alternate means of payment should …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 26 February, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Location: Russia Event: According to social media sources, there have been calls for demonstrations throughout Russia, including in major cities such as Moscow and St. Petersburg, in opposition to the unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces against Ukraine. Russian authorities prohibit such demonstrations, and there have been widespread arrests of demonstrators. Even non-participating …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 26 February, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Location: Multiple Russian airports. Event: There are reports of Russian attacks on targets in several Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv. As part of its military invasion of Ukraine, the government of Russia imposed airspace restrictions and closed a number of Russian commercial airports until at least March 2. Additional airport closures and restrictions to Russian airspace …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 25 February, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Event: According to social media, there are plans for a demonstration in Pushkin Square, Moscow at 19:00 in support of Ukraine. There is heightened police presence in the area. U.S. citizens should avoid this demonstration and any other demonstrations or demonstration-related activities in Moscow. Given the possibility of crowds, you should be aware of guidance from the Centers for …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 24 February, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Location: Russia Event: According to media sources, there have been threats of attacks against shopping centers, railway and metro stations, and other public gathering places in major urban areas, including Moscow and St. Petersburg as well as in areas of heightened tension along the Russian border with Ukraine. Actions to Take: Monitor local and international …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 20 February, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Moscow, Russia (February 09, 2022) Location: Throughout Russia The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens that the Department of State’s Travel Advisory level for Russia is at “Level 4: Do Not Travel” for reasons including harassment against U.S. citizens, harassment by Russian government security officials, and the arbitrary enforcement of local law, as well as …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 9 February, 2022 | Topics: Alert
On January 23, the Department of State issued an update to the Level 4 Travel Advisory – Do Not Travel – for Russia due to ongoing tension along the border with Ukraine. For the full text of the updated Travel Advisory, please visit the Department’s country information page for Russia . Do not travel to Russia due to ongoing tension …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 23 January, 2022 | Topics: Alert
Health Alert – U. S. Embassy Moscow, Russia (16 December 2021) Location: Countrywide Event: Health Exams Requirements for Foreigners: Effective December 29, all foreigners working in Russia for a period over 90 days will be required to undergo quarterly comprehensive health examinations, including tests for sexually transmitted diseases, under a new law designed to improve health safety in the country. For more …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 16 December, 2021 | Topics: Alert
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Moscow, Russia – 06-December 2021 Location: Russia, countrywide Event: On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two coming to the United States. Regardless of vaccination status or nationality, any individual coming to the United States must …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 6 December, 2021 | Topics: Alert
Location: Russia Event: Limited Ability to Provide Consular Services – The U.S. government’s ability to provide routine and emergency services to U.S. citizens in Russia is severely limited, particularly in areas far from the U.S. Embassy in Moscow due to Russian government limitations on U.S. staffing and the suspension of consular services from U.S. consulates. Citizenship Services: We …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 19 November, 2021 | Topics: Alert
Health Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (November 03, 2021) Location: Worldwide Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy. This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us. Effective November 8 all non-citizen, nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 3 November, 2021 | Topics: Alert
Location: Russia Event: Status Update on Consular Report of Birth Abroad Services Due to the Russian government’s forced reduction of our consular workforce and the resulting staffing shortage, American Citizen Services are available only on an emergency basis in Moscow. We encourage U.S. citizens seeking citizenship services to schedule appointments with neighboring U.S. embassies and …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 October, 2021 | Topics: Alert
Travel and Health Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (July 6, 2021) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: U.S. Citizens Permitted to Enter the Russian Federation According to the Decree of the Russian Federation No. 1745-r, U.S. citizens are now permitted to travel to the Russian Federation under certain conditions. For more information, please also see the website of …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 6 July, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Health Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (June 25, 2021) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Increased COVID-19 Mitigation Measures Implemented Across the Russian Federation In response to a worsening epidemiological situation, regional, local, and municipal authorities in the Russian Federation continue to take steps to restrict the spread of COVID-19. These measures may include curfews for restaurants …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 25 June, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Event: Extension of Temporary Stay or Permanent Residency of Some Foreigners in Russia Until Official Resumption of Flight Connections
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 17 June, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Russia Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until December 31, 2021. You qualify for this …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 25 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Russia Event: Temporary Resumption of Consular Services – The Russian government has informed U.S. Embassy Moscow of its intent to postpone the prohibition of U.S. Mission Russia’s employment of foreign nationals. Consequently, through July 16, U.S. Embassy Moscow will temporarily resume routine U.S. citizen services, including passport services, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, and …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 14 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Russia Event: Reduction of Consular Services – Effective May 12, U.S. Embassy Moscow will reduce consular services offered to include only emergency U.S. citizen services and a very limited number of age-out and life or death emergency immigrant visas. These service reductions are necessary due to the Russian government’s April 23 notification of its …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 30 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Immigrant Visas, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Moscow, News, Non Immigrant Visas, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Russia Event: According to multiple media sources, demonstrations throughout Russia in support of an opposition activist are planned for Wednesday, April 21, at approximately 1900 hours local time. These demonstrations are unauthorized. The locations of the demonstrations may change, and streets and metro stations may be closed in the surrounding areas. Given the likely …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 20 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: U.S. Consulate General Yekaterinburg, Russia Event: Suspension of Consular Services – As of April 1, 2021 Consulate General Yekaterinburg no longer provides consular services, including U.S. citizens services such as passport issuance, notarial services, and consular reports of birth abroad. Please visit our U.S. Mission Russia website in order to schedule a U.S. citizens services appointment with the …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 1 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Event: Media sources indicate that on Sunday, February 14, demonstrators are planning to gather on Old Arbat in Moscow at 2 PM. The location of the demonstration may move, and streets may be closed in the surrounding area. There may be similar unauthorized demonstrations in other cities. U.S. citizens should avoid this demonstration and any …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 12 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Russia Event: Media sources indicate that demonstrators are gathering tonight in central Moscow following the sentencing of Alexey Navalny. The location of the demonstration may move, and streets may be closed in the surrounding area. A sizeable police presence is expected. There may be similar unauthorized demonstrations in other cities. U.S. citizens should avoid …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 2 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
February 2, 2021 Location: Moscow, Russia Event: Media sources indicate that demonstrators may gather at Bogorodsky val street, 8 in support of a Russian opposition activist. The location of the demonstration may move, and streets may be closed in the surrounding area. Recent, unauthorized demonstrations have seen a heavy police presence and a large number …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 2 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert
January 31, 2021 Location: Russia Event: Media sources indicate that on Sunday, January 31, demonstrations are being planned throughout Russia in support of an opposition activist. Please refer to U.S. Mission Russia’s January 29 Demonstration Alert for more details. We have learned of an additional planned demonstration in St. Petersburg, where demonstrators plan to gather at the beginning of Nevsky Avenue. Given …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 31 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Russia Event: Media sources indicate that on Sunday, January 31, demonstrations are being planned throughout Russia in support of an opposition activist. These demonstrations are likely to be unauthorized and most of them are planned to begin at approximately 12:00. Given the likely substantial police presence and possible dispersal and arrests of demonstrators, U.S. …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 30 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Russia Event: Media sources indicate that on Saturday, January 23, demonstrations are being planned throughout Russia in support of an opposition activist. These demonstrations are likely to be unauthorized. Given the likely substantial police presence and possible dispersal of demonstrators into other areas of the cities, U.S. citizens should avoid these demonstrations and any …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 22 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Moscow, News, St. Petersburg, U.S. Citizen Services, Vladivostok, Yekaterinburg
Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive test result and documentation from a licensed health care provider or public health official of having recovered from COVID-19 in the …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 17 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Mission Russia (January 15, 2021) Location: Moscow, Russia – Vnukovo International Airport Event: Media sources indicate that on the evening of Sunday, January 17, a high-profile Russian opposition activist plans to return to Russia and has requested that supporters meet him at Vnukovo International Airport. Given the possibility for demonstrations and substantial …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Health Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (December 18, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Extension of Temporary Stay or Permanent Residency of Foreigners in Russia Until June 15, 2021 On December 15, President Putin signed a decree extending the temporary stay or permanent residency of foreigners and stateless persons in the Russian Federation until June 15, …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 18 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Security Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (December 14, 2020) Location: Russia, countrywide Event: During the holiday season, security measures in Russia remain heightened due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by violent extremist ideology throughout Europe. Violent extremists continue to focus on locations such as Christmas holiday markets, shopping malls, …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Mission Russia (October 1, 2020) Location: Vladivostok Event: The Embassy is aware of media reports of an ongoing dock workers strike at the Vladivostok Commercial Sea Port (Strelnikov St. 9), which has reportedly attracted a crowd of at least 500 people. U.S. citizens should avoid the Vladivostok Commercial Sea Port and …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 1 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 1 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Russia Event: As COVID-19 case numbers continue to rapidly increase in Moscow and Russia, this alert recommends that U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents traveling to or residing in Russia continue to exercise caution to limit exposure to COVID-19. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow and U.S. Consulate General in Yekaterinburg continue to operate with …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 24 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Russia, countrywide Event: The Government of Russia is currently holding a series of regional and local elections. Twenty-eight regions and numerous municipalities will open polls today through Sunday. There will likely be lines outside polling stations or crowds in other public areas. There is also the potential for authorized and/or unauthorized demonstrations preceding and …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 11 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Be an active voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In some states, voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2020 elections are as early as October 5th. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 9 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Event: The Russian Government recently updated COVID-19 testing requirements for all foreigners traveling to Russia. The Russian government now requires that all foreign travelers present a negative PCR COVID-19 test result upon arrival, dated no later than three days prior to arrival in Russia. The results can be in English and/or digital. Foreign travelers must …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 18 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Vladivostok, Yekaterinburg, Khabarovsk, and other cities, Russia Event: The Embassy is aware of social media posts calling for Russian citizens to participate in unsanctioned gatherings tomorrow, August 15 at 14:00 local time, at Pushkin Square in central Moscow, at the SEC Gallery and near Gostiny Dvor in St. Petersburg, near the …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 14 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Message for U.S. Citizens VOTING IN 2020 U.S. ELECTIONS Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. federal elections have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 6 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Khabarovsk and other cities in the Far East and Siberia Event: The Embassy is aware of media reports of recurring protests in Khabarovsk and other cities in the Far East and Siberia, including: In Khabarovsk, at Lenin Square and continuing along Muravyeva-Amurskogo and Turgeneva Streets on weekends at noon and on weekdays after work, …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 3 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Moscow and other cities in Russia Event: The Embassy is aware of reports that protests may take place at Pushkin Square in Moscow at 2:00 pm local time as well as in other cities in Russia today, August 1, 2020. U.S. citizens should avoid these demonstrations and any other demonstration-related activities. Actions to Take: …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 1 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
The Embassy is aware of reports that protests may take place at Lenin Square in Khabarovsk and Revolution Square in Vladivostok on Saturday,July 18, around 12:00 p.m. local time. Earlier protests in Khabarovsk also included marches from Lenin Square up Muravyeva-Amurskogo Street and Turgeneva Street toward the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral. U.S. citizens should avoid these demonstrations and any …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 24 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services
The Embassy is aware of reports that protests may take place at Lenin Square in Khabarovsk and Revolution Square in Vladivostok on Saturday,July 18, around 12:00 p.m. local time. Earlier protests in Khabarovsk also included marches from Lenin Square up Muravyeva-Amurskogo Street and Turgeneva Street toward the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral. U.S. citizens should avoid these demonstrations and any …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 18 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Russia, countrywide Event: Coronavirus restrictions have been lifted in many parts of the country, increasing the possibility of encountering public gatherings. There is also the potential for authorized and/or unauthorized demonstrations in the days preceding and subsequent to the conclusion of nationwide voting on July 1. Should there be any demonstrations, a heavy police …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 30 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Moscow, Russia Event: The Embassy is aware of reports of protests taking place in central Moscow, including Lubyanka Square and Prospekt Academician Sakharov. U.S. citizens should avoid these demonstrations and any other demonstration-related activities. Actions to Take: Monitor local media for updates. Avoid the areas. Avoid crowds. Avoid demonstrations. Notify friends and family of …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 22 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Routine Aeroflot Flights to New York (JFK) Aeroflot continues to operate weekly flights to the United States. Most of these flights route from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) directly to New York (JFK). Due to the consistency of these flights and the availability of tickets for purchase on Aeroflot’s website , the Embassy …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 19 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Event: Extension of Temporary Stay or Permanent Residency of Foreigners in Russia Until September 15, 2020 President Putin signed a decree extending the temporary stay or permanent residency of foreigners and stateless persons in the Russian Federation until September 15. This decree applies to immigration documents, including visas, residence permits, and migration registration, that have …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 16 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Event: Reminder of Upcoming Aeroflot flights to New York Aeroflot direct flights from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to New York (JFK) are scheduled to depart on Tuesday, June 16, and Sunday, June 21, at 14:15. Tickets are still on sale via Aeroflot’s website. Please note that the Embassy is not creating lists of potential passengers, …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Aeroflot direct flights from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to New York (JFK) are scheduled to depart on Sunday, June 14, and Tuesday, June 16, at 14:15. Tickets are on sale via Aeroflot’s website.
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 10 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Aeroflot direct flight from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to New York (JFK) are scheduled to depart on Tuesday, June 9, and on Sunday, June 14, at 14:15. Tickets are on sale via Aeroflot’s website. Please note that the Embassy is not creating lists of potential passengers, nor are we involved in the selection or ticketing …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 8 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Reminder of Upcoming Aeroflot flights to New York Aeroflot direct flights from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to New York (JFK) are scheduled to depart on Sunday, June 7, and Tuesday, June 9, at 14:15. Tickets are still on sale via Aeroflot’s website . Please note that the Embassy is not creating lists of …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (June 1, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Upcoming Aeroflot flights to New York Aeroflot has recently announced that direct flights from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to New York (JFK) are scheduled to depart on Sunday, June 7, and Tuesday, June 9, at 14:15. Tickets are on sale via …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 1 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (May 28, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Upcoming Aeroflot flights to New York and Miami Aeroflot has recently announced a direct flight from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to Miami International Airport. This flight is scheduled to depart on Saturday, May 30, at 11:00. Tickets are on sale via Aeroflot’s …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 28 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
Tickets are on sale via Aeroflot’s website for a flight from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to New York, JFK. This flight is scheduled to depart on Saturday, May 30 at 14:15. Please note that the Embassy is not creating lists of potential passengers, nor are we involved in the selection or ticketing of passengers for Aeroflot flights. …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 25 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Event: Upcoming Aeroflot flight to New York Tickets are still on sale via Aeroflot’s website for a flight from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to New York, JFK. This flight is scheduled to depart on Saturday, May 23 at 14:15.
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 22 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (May 18, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Upcoming Aeroflot flight to New York Tickets are now on sale on Aeroflot’s website for a flight from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to New York, JFK on Saturday, May 23, departing at 14:15. Please note that the Embassy is not creating lists of …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 18 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Event: Upcoming Aeroflot flights to Frankfurt (May 8) and New York (May 14) Tickets are now on sale on Aeroflot’s website for a flight from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to Frankfurt (FRA) on Friday, May 8, departing at 15:30. Onward travel options are available from Frankfurt to the United States.
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 6 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Upcoming Aeroflot flight to New York, Lufthansa flight to Frankfurt Aeroflot informed the U.S. Embassy that it is planning a flight from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to New York-JFK on Friday, May 8 departing at 14:15. Tickets are not yet available on Aeroflot’s website. We encourage any interested travelers to check …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 5 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Upcoming Aeroflot flights to New York, London, and Paris Tickets are now for sale on Aeroflot’s website for a flight from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to New York-JFK on Tuesday, April 28 departing at 14:15. Tickets are now for sale on Aeroflot’s website for a flight from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to London-LHR on …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 26 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 20, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Tickets on sale for Aeroflot flight from Moscow to New York on April 24 and Electronic Pass Requirements for Travel to Moscow Tickets are now for sale on Aeroflot’s website for their flight from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to New York-JFK on Friday, April …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 20 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 17, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Electronic Pass Requirements for Travel to Moscow and Reports of Aeroflot Suspending Flight Operations Through July 2020 Important information for U.S. citizen and legal permanent residents traveling to Moscow in order to depart the Russian Federation via commercial flights: The Moscow City government implemented …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 17 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 17, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Tickets on Sale for Aeroflot Flight on April 17 Tickets are now for sale on Aeroflot’s website for their flight from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to New York-JFK on Friday, April 17 at 14:15. Please note that the Embassy is not …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 17 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 16, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Possible Aeroflot Flight on April 17 Aeroflot is seeking permission to operate a flight departing Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) to New York-JFK on Friday, April 17 at 14:15. As with previous recent flights, Aeroflot requires governmental permission to operate these special flights. This permission typically …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 16 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 16, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Rumors of Aeroflot Flight to the United States on April 20 The U.S. Embassy is aware of rumors of a possible Aeroflot flight departing Moscow-SVO to New York-JFK on Monday, April 20. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 16 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Departure of Aeroflot Flight SU102 to the United States on April 14, 2020 Yesterday, approximately twenty U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents departed Moscow for New York-JFK via an Aeroflot commercial flight. These passengers were able to purchase tickets directly through Aeroflot at Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow. We have heard …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 15 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 14, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Moscow Electronic Pass System Takes Effect on April 15 The Moscow City Government is implementing an electronic pass system to regulate vehicular travel within and into the city. The new rules are set to take effect April 15 and apply to all …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Aeroflot has just informed U.S. Mission Russia that the airline will run a commercial flight to New York-JFK airport at 14:15 (2:15 p.m.) today, April 14. All tickets must be purchased directly from Aeroflot’s website or their ticketing counter. Please direct all questions to Aeroflot. The U.S. Embassy is not involved in the selection of …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 13, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Limited Commercial Flights We are following reports of limited commercial flights on Aeroflot to Europe and the United States. These flights are planned to repatriate Russian citizens, but you may be able to buy tickets directly from Aeroflot. Aeroflot flights …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 13 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 10, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Limited Commercial Flights We are following reports of limited commercial flights on Aeroflot to Europe and the United States. These flights are planned to repatriate Russian citizens, but you may be able to buy tickets directly from Aeroflot. Aeroflot flights are …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 10 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Ambassador Sullivan: “The Mission Russia team has been working day and night to facilitate a charter flight for U.S. citizens & LPRs so they can return to the U.S. I’m pleased that the flight successfully departed Moscow this morning to help these travelers start their journey home.”
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Ambassador, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services, Video
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 9, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Departure of Special Chartered Flight This morning 102 U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents departed Russia in route to the United States on a flight chartered by the U.S. gGovernment. We are aware that there are U.S. citizens who were …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 8, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Additional Information on Thursday April 9 Chartered Flight and Departure of Aeroflot Flight Yesterday a number of U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents departed Russia and successfully landed in New York. We are working hard to confirm who was on the …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 7, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Departure of Aeroflot Flight and Additional Information on Thursday April 9 Chartered Flights Departure of Aeroflot Flight: Today’s Aeroflot flight departed Moscow and is currently on the way to New York City. If you previously registered interest with the U.S. …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 7, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Time Change – Aeroflot Flight to New York JFK at 18:00 Today, April 7 Aeroflot has informed U.S. Mission Russia that the airline has changed the departure time for today’s planned flight from 14:15 to 18:00 (6 p.m.). Ticketing for …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Possible Aeroflot Flight: Aeroflot has just informed U.S. Mission Russia that the airline has requested permission to run a charter flight to the United States at 14:15 today, April 7, in order to repatriate Russian citizens from New York. As recently as last night and this morning, the Russian government and Aeroflot denied the existence of …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Update: Registering for Special Charter Flights to the United States U.S. Mission Russia continues to work on passenger lists for special chartered flights for U.S. citizens and, if space is available, U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs). We anticipate that they will depart Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport on Thursday, April 9, 2020 beginning …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 5, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Update on Possible Charter Flight The Department of State has arranged special chartered flights for U.S. citizens and, if space is available, U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs). We anticipate that they will depart Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport on Thursday, April 9, 2020 …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 5 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 4, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Update on Possible Charter Flight The U.S. Mission to Russia team continues to pursue a charter flight for our fellow U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States. As of this moment, we anticipate a mid-week departure from Moscow. …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 4 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 3, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Daily COVID-19 Update for U.S. Citizens in the Russian Federation Cancellation of Flight SU102: The U.S. Mission Russia is aware of the unfortunate and unexpected cancellation of Aeroflot flight 102 today. To those of you who were boarded on that flight …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 2, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Daily COVID-19 Update for U.S. Citizens in the Russian Federation Please review the Level 4: Do Not Travel, Global Health Advisory, updated on March 31. At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (April 1, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Daily COVID-19 Update for U.S. Citizens in the Russian Federation Flight Update: U.S. Mission Russia continues to monitor the availability of international flights departing the Russian Federation. The Aeroflot website is currently selling tickets for an April 3 flight from Moscow to …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 1 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (March 31, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Daily COVID-19 Update for U.S. Citizens in the Russian Federation The Government of the Russian Federation has severely curtailed or cancelled most international flights in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. While Aeroflot initially indicated it would continue limited flights …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 31 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Mission Russia (March 30, 2020) Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Implementation of Citywide Self-Isolation Order in Moscow The mayor of Moscow announced a citywide self-isolation order, effective March 30, meant to slow the spread of COVID-19. Visit the website of the Mayor of Moscow and the local government for updated information. This order mandates all individuals present …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 30 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Daily COVID-19 Update for U.S. Citizens in the Russian Federation Effective March 30, the Government of the Russian Federation announced that it will close all land borders to passenger transport until further notice in order to combat the spread of coronavirus. We are aware that commercial flights out of Russia have …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 29 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Daily COVID-19 Update for U.S. Citizens in the Russian Federation Effective March 30, the Government of the Russian Federation announced that it will close all land borders to passenger transport until further notice in order to combat the spread of coronavirus. We are aware that commercial flights out of Russia have been …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 29 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Daily COVID-19 Update for U.S. Citizens in the Russian Federation Yesterday, Ambassador John Sullivan and Acting Minister Counselor of Consular Affairs Catherine Holt conducted a virtual town hall to discuss the latest COVID-19 news in Russia and answer questions pertinent to U.S. citizens at this time. You may view a recording …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 28 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Russia, country-wide Event: International Flights Departing from the Russian Federation Effective March 27, the Government of the Russian Federation implemented a restriction on international flights departing the Russian Federation in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. We are aware of media reports that limited commercial flights may continue to operate to the …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location:Moscow, Russia Event: Virtual Town Hall with Ambassador Sullivan on COVID-19 at 4:30 p.m. U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation, John Sullivan will hold a virtual town hall today at 4:30 p.m. to discuss the latest COVID-19 news in Russia and answer frequently asked questions most pertinent to U.S. citizens at this time, such as …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
STEP: Smart Traveler Enrollment Program Subscribe to get up-to-date safety and security information and help us reach you in an emergency abroad. U.S. Citizens Travelers: Please enroll in step.state.gov to receive alerts & ensure you can be located in an emergency. U. S. Citizens in an Emergency: In Case of Emergency: Call 1-888-407-4747 (U.S./Canada); +1-202-501-4444 (overseas); or contact the nearest …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Russia, country-wide Event: Nationwide-Holiday and Potential Cancellation of International Flights Departing from the Russian Federation Effective March 27, 2020 The Government of the Russian Federation has called for a nationwide, non-working paid holiday from March 28 to April 5, 2020 in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. Russian officials have announced that …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Russia, country-wide Event: U.S. Consulate General Vladivostok has temporarily suspended operations until further notice. U.S. Consulate General Yekaterinburg has assumed responsibility for U.S. Consulate General Vladivostok’s consular district. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow and U.S. Consulate General in Yekaterinburg are providing citizenship and visa services on an emergency basis due to the global COVID-19 …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 18 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Moscow, Russia (March 7, 2020) Location: Moscow, Russia Event: The city government of Moscow has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. Visit the website of the …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 8 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Location: Moscow, Russia – Strastnoy Boulevard to Academician Sakharov Avenue, starting at 13:00. Event: On Saturday, February 29, there will be an authorized march in memory of Russian politician Boris Nemtsov. The march is scheduled to take place from 13:00 to 16:00, with several thousand expected participants. Police and media presence are expected. U.S. citizens …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 28 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
January 31, 2020 Location: Wuhan, Hankou area, China Event: Due to the ongoing outbreak of respiratory illness, first identified in Wuhan, China , the U.S. Government issued a Level 4 Do Not Travel Alert on January 30, 2020. This alert recommends that U.S. citizens avoid travel to China due to the rapid spread of coronavirus. The Government of the Russian Federation has taken additional steps to control the spread of …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 31 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of respiratory illness, first identified in Wuhan, China, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. The United States is closely monitoring the situation, and we are actively working with governments and international partners to combat the spread of the outbreak. There are indications that limited person-to-person spread is occurring. Preliminary information …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 28 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Event: The U.S. Consulate General Yekaterinburg has reviewed security measures due to a potential security incident and threat. Russian authorities are undertaking appropriate action to investigate.
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 12 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Yekaterinburg
Location: Russia Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions Heightened tension in the Middle East may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert in locations frequented …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 7 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Event: Due to the U.S. and Russian Christmas and New Year’s holidays, the U.S. Embassy in Moscow and the U.S. Consulates General in Yekaterinburg and Vladivostok will be closed December 24-25, 2019, and January 1-8, 2020. During this time, passport, notarial, and Consular Report of Birth Abroad services will be unavailable. Actions to Take: If …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 23 December, 2019 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Moscow, Lubyanka Square Event: According to media reports, there is an active shooter situation near the Federal Security Services (FSB) headquarters building in Lubyanka square. Police actions related to this incident are ongoing. U.S. citizens should avoid Lubyanka Square and the surrounding area. Actions to Take: Monitor local media for updates. Avoid the area. …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 19 December, 2019 | Topics: Alert
During the holiday season, security measures in Russia may be heightened due to potential threats posed by European-based transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology. Extremists continue to focus on tourist locations such as airports, train stations and other transportation hubs, public transportation, Christmas holiday markets, shopping malls, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 19 December, 2019 | Topics: Alert, News
Location: Russia, countrywide Event: According to local media reports, dozens of locations throughout Russia recently received telephonic bomb threats. The targeted facilities included court houses, shopping centers, and airports. In all instances, police sweeps of the area did not detect the presence of explosive devices and the calls were considered hoaxes. Local police authorities must …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 5 December, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Location: Russia, countrywide Event: During the holiday season, security measures in Russia may be heightened due to potential threats posed by European-based transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology. Extremists continue to focus on tourist locations such as Christmas holiday markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation hubs, festivals and …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 21 November, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Location: Ulitsa Belinskogo 232 to Southern Park “Южный парк” (near the corner of Samotsvetnyy Bul’var and Ulitsa Akademika Shvartsa). Yekaterinburg, Russia. Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on Saturday, October 26, 2019 beginning at 2 pm to 4 pm. Several political organizations intend to protest the political and economic policies of the Russian government.
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 25 October, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Location: Moscow, Russia – Sakharov Square, starting at 3:00 p.m. Event: On Sunday, September 29, protesters plan to gather for an authorized protest at Sakharov Square. The protest is scheduled to take place from 3 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the number of expected participants numbering up to 20,000. A large police and media presence …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 27 September, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Location: Moscow, Russia – Chistye Prudy Metro Station, starting at 14:00, continuing along the Boulevard Ring Road, and ending at Pushkin Square. Event: On Saturday, August 31, protesters plan to gather for an unauthorized political demonstration near Chistye Prudy Metro Station beginning at 14:00 and continuing to Pushkin Square. A large police and media presence is expected. U.S. citizens should avoid the …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 30 August, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages
On Saturday, August 17, protesters plan to gather for an authorized political demonstration at Sakharov Prospect, near the Garden Ring Road, beginning at 11:00. Single-person pickets are also possible around 14:00 at various locations along the Boulevard Ring Road. Demonstrations over the past weeks resulted in mass arrests, and there were eyewitness accounts of excessive …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 16 August, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages
Location: Yekaterinburg, Russia – The park near the intersection of 8 March and Bolshakova Streets. Event: On Saturday, August 10, 2019, from 2 pm to 9 pm, a rally will be held by the Team Navalny (команда Навального) in support of independent candidates and the release of participants detained during last week’s rallies in Moscow. The organizers …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 9 August, 2019 | Topics: Alert
On Saturday, August 10, protesters plan to gather for an authorized political demonstration at Sakharov Prospect, near the Garden Ring Road, beginning at 1400 hours. After the rally, some protesters indicated plans to embark on unauthorized demonstration marches throughout Moscow, likely towards the city center. Previous recent demonstrations resulted in over one thousand arrests, and …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 9 August, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages
Supporters of unregistered opposition candidates for the Moscow City Duma election plan to gather and march on Saturday, August 3, 2019, beginning at 1400.
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 2 August, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages
Location: Moscow, Russia – Moscow Mayor’s Office, Tverskaya 13 Event: Protestors plan to gather outside the Moscow Mayor’s office on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 14:00 for an unauthorized demonstration. Heavy police presence is expected. Given the possible size of the protest and likely sizeable police presence, U.S. citizens should avoid the protest site. Actions to Take: …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 26 July, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Location: Moscow, Russia ‑ Downtown Moscow near Chistye Prudy Metro Station Event: Supporters of a jailed Russian journalist have scheduled a protest for June 12, 2019 at 12:00 noon. A procession from Chistye Prudy Metro to major streets south and west of the initial marshaling area (Myasnitskaya – Lubyanka – Kuznetskiy Most – Stoleshnikov – Bolshaya Dmitrovka …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 11 June, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Location: Yekaterinburg, Russia ‑ Labor Square by the National Liberation Movement (Национально-освободительное движение) (NOD) Event: A rally will be held on Sunday, June 9 to mark the 76th anniversary of the liberation of Donbass from German forces during World War II. The NOD is an anti-American organization. Police presence is expected. U.S. government personnel are advised …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 7 June, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Location: Yekaterinburg, Russia ‑ in front of U.S. Consulate, Yekaterinburg, Gogolya 15A Event: Over the past week, several individuals have been demonstrating against the U.S. Consulate General on the public sidewalk in front of the Consulate’s entrance. The Russian police remain committed to controlling the situation and continually monitor each demonstration. U.S. Government personnel are advised …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 31 May, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Location: Yekaterinburg, Russia ‑ Park next to the Drama Theater, near Yeltsin Center Event: Due to the recent protests against the construction of the St. Yekaterina Cathedral in Yekaterinburg in the park next to the Drama Theater, U.S. citizens should be aware of the potential for ongoing protests over the weekend and in the next …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 17 May, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Location: Russia, countrywide Event: During the holiday season security measures in Russia remain heightened due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology throughout Europe. Extremists continue to focus on tourist locations such as Christmas holiday markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation hubs, and other …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 3 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Event: U.S. Citizens who entered the Russian Federation on a FAN ID must depart on or before midnight on July 25, 2018. The U.S. Embassy and consulates will not be able to intervene in visa matters, including situations in which a U.S. citizen is stranded because of they have overstayed a visa or FAN ID. …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 24 July, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Location: Moscow and other cities throughout Russia Event: The Russian Federation will be hosting the 2018 FIFA world Cup starting today June 14 through July 15th in 11 cities throughout Russia. U.S. citizens should be prepared for: Robust police presence in and around sporting venues, Fan Zones, transportations networks, hotels, vehicle checkpoints, and major tourist sites. Large crowds …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 14 June, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Location: Moscow and Yekaterinburg, and other cities throughout Russia Event: Various organizations are planning to hold unauthorized protests, throughout Russia on May 5 and May 6, 2018. According to media reports, the following events are planned: Saturday, May 5th Moscow — An unapproved opposition march is scheduled to take place along Tverskaya Street (from Belorusskaya …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 4 May, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Location: Throughout Russia Event: Various organizations are planning to hold rallies, marches, protests, and parades throughout Russia starting on May 1st through May 9th. According to media reports, the following events are planned: Tuesday, May 1st (May Day) Moscow – Organized trade unions have five approved rallies scheduled to take place in Moscow from 1100 …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 26 April, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Event: Due to the Russian government’s ordered closure of the U.S. Consulate General, effective March 31, we are no longer able to provide services to U.S. citizens in St. Petersburg. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow and the U.S. Consulates General in Yekaterinburg and Vladivostok remain open. Actions to Take: Residents of St. Petersburg’s consular district …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 30 March, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Rallies are planned in up to 90 cities throughout Russia. The large rallies are expected at the following locations: Moscow – A Moscow rally is planned to begin at 2:00 PM on Tverskaya Street. This rally has not been approved by the Moscow City Administration. Saint Petersburg – A Saint Petersburg rally is planned …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 26 January, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Over the last two days bomb threats have been reported throughout Russia. Local authorities have responded by ordering evacuations of threatened sites. Schools, cinemas, shopping centers, government buildings, and transportation hubs have been threatened. The U.S. Embassy and Consulates General remind U.S. citizens to remain aware of their surroundings at all times, including local events, …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 12 September, 2017 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
June 12, 2017 The U.S. Embassy is receiving reports that the organizers of the anti-corruption rally scheduled for today at 2:00pm in Moscow are moving the location to Tverskaya Street. If this is the case clashes with between protesters and police are possible. Use caution in the area and avoid all demonstrations. Violence during protests …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 12 June, 2017 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Moscow, Security & Emergency Messages
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe: Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom demonstrate that the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham (ISIS or Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, and their affiliates have the ability to plan and execute terrorist attacks in Europe. While …
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By U.S. Mission Russia | 2 May, 2017 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism