Skip Navigation
UPDATED: 24 Nov 2008 GMT
  • New Photoshop Experts: Northwest American Corner Coordinators show off their new certificates. NORTHWEST REGIONAL AMERICAN CORNERS SEMINAR

    On November 12, St. Petersburg Consul General Sheila Gwaltney kicked off an intensive three-day training seminar for ten American Corner coordinators from across the Russian Northwest. At the end of her upbeat remarks, the Consul General gave awards to the top three coordinators to thank them for....

    Also: Archive
  • Ambassador Beyrle, St. Petersburg Governor Matvienko, and GM Europe President Carl-Peter Forster hit the button to start the new GM Assembly line. (Photo courtesy of GM.) NEW GM CAR PLANT IN ST. PETERSBURG

    On Friday, November 7, U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Beyrle, St. Petersburg Governor Valentina Matvienko, and General Motors Europe President Carl-Peter Forster pressed a button to launch the production of 70,000 new Chevrolet Captiva and Opel Antaras per year...

    Also: Archive
  • Elections Breakfast guests listen attentively to Senator Obama’s acceptance speech. ST. PETERSBURG CONSULATE ELECTIONS BREAKFAST

    As the U.S. Presidential Election results were coming in on the morning of November 5, the U.S. Consulate in St. Petersburg hosted a U.S. Elections Breakfast which focused on the U.S. democratic process for more than 200 key contacts. Early risers got to watch CNN call the U.S. Presidential elections...

    Also: Archive
Previous Pause Next
Regional News
Consulate News
Buster Keaton

December 11, 7 p.m. – "Evening with Buster Keaton", Part 2
Mimigranty Theater, 23 Rizhsky prospect, St. Petersburg

Ambassador John Beyrle Interview with TV100

Ambassador John Beyrle Interview with TV100
On August 25, while visiting St. Petersburg, Ambassador John Beyrle gave an interview to TV100 Channel.

Important Consulate Announcements

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.

For Applicants with Scientific Backgrounds
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).

Submit Nonimmigrant Visas Documents to Pony Express
All applicants should submit nonimmigrant visas documents to Pony Express at least six weeks prior to their intended departure date. If applicants are planning to travel during the peak summer or holiday seasons, we recommend allowing for additional processing time.

New webside covering U.S. policy, society and values

American Centers & Corners
Calendar of Events

American Councils

American Councils
International Education

Protect Your Intellectual Property

IPR Toolkit
Protect Your Intellectual Property