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Russian officials ”.
According to travellers like Brad these comments are inflammatory and far from the truth . Carter Harrison , another traveller who recently visited Russia , agreed that what the citizens of Britain are being led to believe could be misinformed .
“ I never felt anything but respect from the Russia authorities ,” suggested Carter . “ I travelled between Moscow and Saint Petersburg , and everyone was extremely friendly and wanted to help ensure I enjoyed my stay in their country .
“ They understand that we are travellers and not political activists or a threat to the Russian political system ,” Carter elaborated . “ Both sides can ’ t blame the local people for the issue caused by so called leaders .”
With an understanding of the situation how does one go about obtaining permission to travel Russia ?
Surprisingly , it is now much easier than previous . Russian authorities have provided a system for many nations ’ citizens to be granted a sixteen-day eVisa , and if that doesn ’ t suit many embassies and consulates around the world have processes that allow for ease of processing passports and visa . The desire to travel Russia by Westerners is low , so queues and wait times are almost non-existent .
“ I had no problem at all and the staff here in Australia
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