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  • Librarian of Congress Dr. James Billington speaks at the opening of the new National Library of Russia. (Photo courtesy of Nevskoye Vremya.) Russia New National Library in St. Petersburg

    On May 27, Dr. Billington, Ambassador John Beyrle and Consul General Sheila Gwaltney presented at the opening of the new Boris Yeltsin Presidential Library in St. Petersburg. President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev leaded the ceremony and got a membership card #1. Librarian of Congress Dr.Billington...

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  • Ambassador John Beyrle (left) and USTR Ronald Kirk (second from the left) answer journalists’ questions at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum USTR Ronald Kirk Addresses Russia's Entry into WTO

    At a press conference on June 4, U.S. Trade Representative Ronald Kirk discussed his productive meetings with Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov and Minister of Economic Development & Trade Elvira Nabiullina in connection with St. Petersburg’s International Economic Forum. U.S...

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  • Jennifer Johnson performs at the St. George Hall of the Mikhail’s Castle of the Russian State Museum. Metropolitan Opera Soloists Make Russian Debut

    Two young soloists from the Metropolitan Opera’s Academy of Young Artists – Jennifer Johnson and Edward Parks – participated in one of the world’s most prestigious international operatic festivals known as “The Palaces of St. Petersburg.” Their Russian début took place on June 18 at the Russian State ...

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Ambassador Beyrle's Visit to St Petersburg

Ambassador Beyrle's Visit to St Petersburg (February 19-20, 2009)
During his visit to Saint Petersburg Ambassador Beyrle opened a major American Art Exhibit at the Russian Museum and spoke to over 250 students and faculty at St. Petersburg State University’s Law Faculty. Speech (in Russian)

Ambassador John Beyrle on Popular Russian News Talk Show

Ambassador John Beyrle on Popular Russian News Talk Show
Ambassador John Beyrle appeared on “Posner”, a highly respected news interview and talk show. During the interview, he gave Russian TV audiences an in-depth look at the U.S.-Russian relationship as well as the American position on some of the controversial topics of the day, including Georgia and Ukraine.

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For All Visa Applicants
The Consulate urges all visa applicants to plan ahead, check wait times, and make an appointment for an interview as soon as they have a plan for travel. Expedited appointments are available ONLY in the most emergency situations. Students (those applying for F or...

Fingerprint Re-use/Appearance Waiver
Starting in November 2008, any person renewing a B1, B2, or B1/B2 visa issued in Russia on or after 06 November 2007 with an expiration date within the last 12 months, may qualify for a waiver of personal appearance at the Consulate.

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All applicants with scientific backgrounds regardless of purpose of travel and those planning to attend scientific conferences or meetings, participate in scientific research or post-graduate studies, or engage in scientific employment are requested to complete...

Electronic Visa Application Form DS-156
Effective September 01, 2008, the U.S. Consulate General in St. Petersburg requires that all applications for nonimmigrant visas be prepared using the Electronic Visa Application Form (EVAF).

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If you plan to travel as part of a large group, the organizer is welcome to contact us for more information via e-mail visastpete@state.gov. Please be sure to provide the number of people in your group and the purpose of your travel.

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