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The sixteenth international fair of the modern art will take place in Moscow

The sixteenth international fair of the modern art will take place in Moscow

Monday, September 24, 2012
“Art Moscow” the sixteenth international contemporary art fair which will work until September 23, have opened on September 19 in the Central House of Artists in Moscow. This year 35 galleries from around the world take part in an exhibition, including Serbia, Portugal, Italy and several others. The modern art of Abkhazia will be presented for the first time at fair: there will be exposed works of artists Adgur Dzidzarya, Konstantin Inal-Ipa and Alexey Shervashidze-Chachba. Read
Russia and EU will discuss cancellation of visas for owners of service passports

Russia and EU will discuss cancellation of visas for owners of service passports

Monday, September 17, 2012
Question of cancellation of visas for owners of service passports between Russia and the European union will be discussed in October at a meeting of representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministries of Justice of Russia and of the European union. Read
Michael McFaul: US seeks to abolish visas with Russia

Michael McFaul: US seeks to abolish visas with Russia

Monday, September 10, 2012
US ambassador in Moscow Michael McFaul, commenting on simplification of visa regime between Russia and the US, noted the diplomatic and economic benefits of the agreement. Read
The visa regime between Russia and the USA will be simplified from September 9

The visa regime between Russia and the USA will be simplified from September 9

Monday, September 3, 2012
The agreement on visa facilitation developed following the meeting of the Russian and American presidents in Deauville May 26, 2011 and concluded in Bali, November 19, 2011, enter into force on September 9, 2012. Read
Migration quota in Moscow was reduced almost by half

Migration quota in Moscow was reduced almost by half

Monday, August 27, 2012
The quota for foreigners in Moscow for 2013 was reduced almost by half compared to the current year. So, in 2013, the quota will amount to 101.5 thousand employees. Read
“Broadway” and carnival will take place on the day of the city of Moscow

“Broadway” and carnival will take place on the day of the city of Moscow

Tuesday, August 21, 2012
On Saturday, the first day of September, 2012, at 12:00 at the Red Square the opening celebration of the city of Moscow will take place. In the 865-day anniversary of the capital about 600 entertainment programs and activities are scheduled. Read
Medvedev has noted the inadmissibility of the foreign enclaves’ formation

Medvedev has noted the inadmissibility of the foreign enclaves’ formation

Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev noted the inadmissibility of the enclaves of foreign citizens in Russia, – said the “ITAR-TASS” news agency. Read
Foreign workers will be tested on knowledge of Russian language

Foreign workers will be tested on knowledge of Russian language

Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Last week in St. Petersburg the first office for the system electronic testing of foreign workers on the knowledge of Russian language was opened, – explains the agency “Interfax”. Read
Foreign participants of the Battle of Borodino reconstruction will receive help with visas

Foreign participants of the Battle of Borodino reconstruction will receive help with visas

Monday, July 30, 2012
Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its willingness to help foreigners who come to Russia for the Battle of Borodino reconstruction. Thus, the MFA responded on the information published by several media about the difficulties experienced by members of the Western historical clubs with the applications for the Russian visas. Read
Ministry of Transportation approved the “black list” of air passengers

Ministry of Transportation approved the “black list” of air passengers

Tuesday, July 24, 2012
The Ministry of Transport approved the proposal to create a blacklist of passengers who violate the rules of safety and threaten the security of flight, – informs the “Rossiyskaya Gazeta”. The list will be created for internal use of the airlines only and all the passengers data will be kept confidential. Read
Moscow was offered to introduce visa free regime for foreigners

Moscow was offered to introduce visa free regime for foreigners

Tuesday, July 17, 2012
The introduction of short-term visa free regime for foreigners coming to Moscow would bring the city up to 120 billion rubles, – this conclusion was made by experts in the Moscow Government. Read
The entry to Russia will be simplified for the rugby fans

The entry to Russia will be simplified for the rugby fans

Monday, July 9, 2012
The entry to Russia will be simplified for foreign tourists and spectators who come to Russia for the 2013 World Cup Rugby-7, – the agency “R-Sport” quotes the announcement of the President of Russian rugby Federation Vyacheslav Kopev. Read
The 10-year prohibition of entrance to Russia threatens to the foreigners who have broken the migratory law

The 10-year prohibition of entrance to Russia threatens to the foreigners who have broken the migratory law

Tuesday, July 3, 2012
“United Russia” has brought in a bill in the State Duma which is directed on toughening of responsibility for violation of the migratory legislation of Russia. It is a question of responsibility toughening, both the foreign citizens and the Russians promoting violation. Read

Tourist visa

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