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RussiaBound

Hi,

My GF and I are visiting Russia in December and would like WayToRussia to organise our 30 Tourist Invitation. But we have a few questions before we fill out the form that is on your site;

Q1 - Do we need to have any accomondation booked before filling in the "Tourist Visa Information" form? The "Tourist Voucher" example on your site has a section headed "Names of the hotels reserved in the cities where the tourist stays". We intended to book accomondation only in the first city (St Petes) for 5 nights and then book places as we arrive in each city. We will book an airport transfer but only after we book accomodation but the Tourist Voucher appears to want to know the transfer arrangements upfront.
Q2 - Our plan is to travel St Petes - Moscow - Irkutsk - UB - Beijing. If we wanted to visit additional places in Russia after we have arrived are we able to if it is not on our tourist voucher/Visa?
Q3 - Can anyone suggest a reputable and comfortable hostel in St Petes (and Moscow)?.

Sorry for such basic questions. Bottom line - exactly how much information (therefore pre booking) do we have to include in the information we send to WayToRussia for their assistance with the Invitaion?

Cheers

Cliff and Sal

Dan · Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2003 1:25 am Post subject: Tourist Visa

A1 - You are not obliged to book an accommodation to get the visa support therough our service. As you will fill in the form and pay for the invitation our partners will send you the Tourist Voucher where as the "Name of the hotel reserved" will be marked their partner-hotel they have a deal with. to get visa assistance just fill in the form at our Visa Service page and our partners will contact you.

A2 - Yes, you are able to travle everywhere within Russia.

A3 - All the hotels in Moscow are of the same quality, prices and kind Try Asia hostel - they are most centrally located. For St.Pete hostels please refer to our Accommodation in St.Pete page. I would advice you to rent an apartment in St.Pete - the prices are low, but you will be centrally located in the private apartment.