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Yes. Indians need a visa to travel to Russia. Russia visa for Indians can be obtained at the Russian Embassy or Consulate. In order to get visa to Russia from India it is necessary to fulfil the visa requirements and submit the necessary documents, among which is an Invitation to Russia. A Russian Visa for Indians can be private, tourist, business and work – depending on the purpose of a visit.
You can apply for the Visa up to 90 days prior to your travel date. However, it is recommended that you apply at least 3 weeks prior to your travel date to have room for any unexpected processing delays.
• If you are opting for Tourist Visa it will be single or double entry • If you are opting for Business Visa your entry can be multiple • Do I need to submit my passport along with my application? • Yes, the original passport with two blank pages is required.
Sorry, neither a tourist nor a business visa can be extended. Extension of Visa is a complicated procedure and nearly not possible.
No, getting a Russian Visa for Indians while in the country is not possible.
Your visa is valid from the date it was issued and not from your date of entry into Russia.
Russian Consulate authorities may reject your application due to various reasons, most common being, incomplete and incorrect documentation. In such instances the authorities’ decision is final, and no refund will be done.
RUSSIAN EMBASSY IN INDIA
Address: Russian Embassy, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021
Telephone:
+91 112611 0640
+91 112611 0641
+91 112611 0642
E-mail: rusembindia@mid.ru
Fax: +91 112687 6823
Consular Division: +91 112611 0560
E-mail Consular Division: indconru@gmail.com
Working hours: Monday: 8am - 6.30pm (2pm - 3.30pm – lunch break)
Tuesday: 8am - 2pm
Wednesday: 8am - 2pm
Thursday: 8am - 6.30pm (2pm - 3.30pm – lunch break)
Friday: 8am - 2pm
Saturday & Sunday – closed
All questions regarding Visa application process and the procedure should be addressed to the
Russian Visa Centre –
Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Mezzanine Level Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place New Delhi- 110001
Submission Timings 9am - 3pm (Monday - Friday)
Collection Timings: 9am – 5pm (Monday - Friday),
e-mail: info.russiain@russia-visacentre.com
helpline: +91 225032 3079
The Altay Mountains in Siberia extend from Russia into China, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia. Traditionally inhabited by different ethnic groups involved in horse husbandry and forestry, it is also a very popular tourist destination for both locals and travelers. Together with a number of natural reserves and lakes, the Altay Mountains are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site
When it comes to breaking records, Lake Baikal is hard to beat. This massive high-altitude rift lake in Siberia is the oldest and deepest lake in the world—reaching a maximum depth of 1,642 meters and an estimated 25 million years of age. Baikal is also the largest freshwater lake in the world—over 20 percent of the world's fresh water is in this lake.
Since most international flights arrive or at least stop in Moscow, it's worth planning your trip so you at least have a few hours to explore the city. Russia's capital is a magnificent mix of greenery, stunning architecture, and lots of historical reminders of times gone by.
Located on the banks of the Ob River, Novosibirsk is the third-largest city in Russia and the unofficial capital of Siberia—a place where summers are hot enough to swim and sunbathe, and the winters have temperatures that reach -40 degrees Celsius.
One of the world's largest lake islands, Olkhon is covered in steep mountains, lush forests, and taiga. The island is in Eastern Siberia and has a small permanent population that consists mostly of local Buryats, a Mongolic indigenous group who believes the island to be a powerful spiritual place.
Peterhof might be home to a university and a major Russian watch manufacturer, but this relatively small city's call to fame is the Peterhof Palace. Originally designed and built in the early 1700s for Tsar Peter the Great in a style that resembles the Palace of Versailles, the palace grounds cover an area of almost 4000 hectares.
Located in the Russian Far East, the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is surrounded by volcanoes (including the active, snowcapped Koryakskaya Sopka volcano) and cannot be reached by road. Those who take on the challenge and get here, however, will discover an active city center with tons of monuments, squares, and churches. The city lies right against Avacha Bay, a great place for a waterside stroll and to catch a whale watching tour.
A summer beach resort town sitting right on the Black Sea, Sochi offers long stretches of pebble and sand beaches, imposing examples of Stalinist architecture, a summer film festival known as Kinotavr, and plenty of spas and outdoor markets to please all budgets and tastes. The longest river in Russia, Mzymta, cuts through Sochi before it empties into the Black Sea, and it's a very popular destination for rafting.
Although smaller than Moscow, St. Petersburg actually has so much to offer, it's often impossible to see it all in one day. Compared to Moscow, St. Petersburg feels more European—fine art and exquisite design details mixing in with history around every corner. You can explore it on foot to admire the architecture up close and personal, or hop on a cruise to explore part of the 300 kilometers of canals that cut through the imperial city.
The tundra is a unique biome that only exists in or near the Arctic Circle. Here, temperatures are so cold that trees can't grow, and only moss, shrubs, and certain types of grasses can get through the winter. In most places, the tundra is synonymous with permafrost—meaning the ground is permanently frozen. In areas where the top layer of ground does melt during summer, marshes and streams will form over the land, leading to beautiful patches of colorful icy water.
Located near the borders with China and North Korea and just across the ocean from Japan, Vladivostok is Russia's largest port city. A major stop on the Trans-Siberian Railway route, the city was actually off-limits to foreigners during Soviet Union times and now receives lots of foreign visitors eager to discover it. The city is home to many parks and public spaces, including Sportivnaya Harbor with its beautiful beach and promenade, and the Eagle's Nest viewpoint at the top of a hill.
