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UPDATED: 12 Aug 2009 GMT
  • “Phoenix” Art Group (Russia) St. Petersburg Barbershop Harmony Festival

    On August 19, U.S. Consul General Sheila Gwaltney helped kick off St. Petersburg’s Tenth Barbershop Harmony Festival by delivering opening remarks to more than 600 fans of this unique Anglo-American singing style. The Barbershop Harmony Festival will continue through August 24 and feature...

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  • U.S. Consul General Sheila Gwaltney at the opening of the new Museum of Retro Cars Classic American Cars Bring Back Russian Memories

    On July 25, U.S. Consul General Sheila Gwaltney participated in the opening of the Museum of Retro Cars in the nearby city of Vyborg, several hours north of St. Petersburg near the border with Finland. The opening was timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the American National Exhibit...

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  • President Obama hands a diploma to the NES top of the class of 2009, Oksana Sytnova Obama Tells Young Russians to Look to the Future

    In his main address in Moscow, the president assures the audience America wants a strong, peaceful and prosperous Russia, calls for a partnership on behalf of common aspirations.

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As the new crescent moon ushers in Ramadan, the President extends his best wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world.

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NASA Apollo 40th Anniversary web site celebrates the many accomplishments of the Apollo Program.

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Lincoln Essay Contest

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Important Consulate Announcements

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...

Fingerscan Reuse/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).

Group Applications
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.