Go To Russia .com

Dear friends and clients!

Having helped many of you to Go To Russia for the past 24 years, it is with a great regret that I must insist that you DO NOT GO TO Russia until it stops the terrible and bloody war against its neighbor Ukraine.

Our staff has Russian and Americans, and our company is owned by a Ukrainian American, and such a mix is normal for most Russian companies in the States. Just like you, we’ve been watching horrific scenes from bombed Ukrainian cities and simply cry from helplessness. We wholeheartedly hope that Putin, a war criminal and a cold-blooded murderer, will get his time at the Hague’s International Criminal Court. And we’re sure we’ll be able to invite you to a new Russia, free of the dictator and oppressor, and a beautiful Ukraine — after it gets rebuilt.

And for now, we’ve set up a project to collect humanitarian aid for war-torn Ukraine. We do it in our American home city of Atlanta, but if you want to help, check out some reputable organizations on the website that you can donate to: www.AtlantaforUkraine.com

Thank you for supporting our fellow Ukrainian brothers and sisters at this most difficult for them time.

With kindest regards,
Alex Khodorkovsky, GTR Travel founder

Atlanta for Ukraine: humanitarian aid for Ukrainians Atlantans collecting humanitarian aid to Ukrainians trapped in war

Go To Russia is US-based corporation, providing travel and visa services since 1998. We have Russians, Ukrainians and Americans in our staff and our company history began at a time when Russia-US relations were on an extraordinary upswing, led by charismatic presidents Bill Clinton and Boris Yeltsin.

Unfortunately, times have changed, and Russia is now ruled by an autocratic leader, who destroyed all liberal and democratic institutes, free elections, independent justice system, jailed opposition activists and caused the largest brain-drain immigration in the country’s history.

We deplore militaristic policies of the current Russian government toward Ukraine and the annexation of its territories, beginning with the Crimea in 2014 and now with Donetsk/Luhansk region. And we are also extremely worried that Putin will not stop at this, as he clearly mentioned that he considers Ukraine’s government to be illegitimate and a result of a coup.

We believe in Ukraine’s right to self-determination and trust in peaceful solutions to this crisis with the help of the world leaders and good people everywhere.

As for our core business — we invite everyone to visit Russia now more than ever. We don’t know what tomorrow will bring us, but we live in historical times today, and while the borders are still open — come meet Russia’s people, discover what they really are like and see its beautiful sights.

Alex Khodorkovsky,
President and CEO

VISIT RUSSIA VISA-FREE THIS SUMMER!

Great news for all of you, who waited for COVID restrictions to end to enter Russia! There is a way to do it in the next 3 weeks WITHOUT a VISA even if your country is still not on Russia's clean list!

We have a unique opportunity for you to visit Russia without applying for a visa. A limited number of entry passes are granted in conjunction with the EURO 2020/21 Soccer Cup from May 29, 2021 to July 12, 2021*

All you need to travel:
>> a valid passport (most national passports)*
>> a good quality passport picture
>> payment of $280 (this covers Special Pass to enter Russia multiple times until July 2, 2021. You would need to leave by midnight July 12, 2021.
>> We take care of the rest!!!

Approval and a special entry pass good for multiple entries is granted in one day — you can travel as soon as tomorrow.*

This is the easiest and cheapest option to get to Russia this year! Please contact us for details, this offer is very time-limited!

* You do not need to visit any associated sporting events, entry to Russia is valid for multiple entries within a specified time frame. Most nationals qualify, but a special security check is performed. Special entry passes are issued within approximately 24 hours.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law in May of 2021, easing restrictions on tourists coming to Russia by allowing them to stay in the country for up to 6 months if they have hotel bookings.

“The law allows the issuance of ordinary tourist visas for up to six months for citizens of all countries, regardless of the ‘principle of reciprocity’ — the existence of a similar policy of these countries in relation to tourists from the Russian Federation,” it states.

Current coronavirus restrictions limit travel to and from Russia to a handful of countries where daily case numbers are deemed safe.

Previously, foreigners could obtain a tourist visa for up to one month, or up to six months on the basis of the principle of reciprocity.

Here's today's update to a Coronavirus related travel situation:

Current travel restrictions for entering Russia

>>>>>Russia closes its borders for all foreign visitors between March 18 and May 1, 2020.

Dear friends, we'll follow here with an update on travel to Russia, affected by the Coronavirus epidemic. So far there is not much change to doing business as usual in Russia, businesses function as before, the only restrictions imposed are large gatherings of over 1000-5000 people (depends on the municipality). But travel restrictions have disturbed people's vacations and business for some completely. Here's what's happening. Please go to our website for daily updates!

Current travel restrictions for entering Russia:

• Passengers, arriving to Moscow from the following countries: China, South Korea, Iran, France, Germany, Spain are subject to 2-week self-isolation.

• Passengers, arriving from Italy are temporarily banned from entering Russian Federation.

• Land borders with Poland and Norway are also closed.

• Air travel to most European destinations is now limited to flights from/into Sheremetyevo Moscow airport and only between most European capital cities.

Currently there are 63 confirmed infections of Coronavirus in Russia.

Information regarding Russia travel-related news, regulations and restrictions in regards to the coronavirus outbreak

This info is compiled by our own Moscow staff, using official news briefs, own research and interviews with appropriate local officials.

CURRENT TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS ON ENTERING RUSSIA:

Passengers, arriving to Moscow from the following countries: China, South Korea, Iran, Italy, France, Germany, Spain are subject to 2-week self-isolation.
(On March 6th, local and international media in Moscow reported 'An update' that included travelers from the USA, Britain, Norway, and Switzerland to the quarantine list -- restrictions that Moscow City Government removed the following day.)

Currently there are 20 confirmed infections of Coronavirus in Russia (2 Chinese nationals, 1 Italian and 17 Russians). Three persons have been successfully treated.

Russian coronavirus-related FAQ

- If my flight to Moscow originates in the USA, but I transit (change planes) in one of the 7 countries mentioned for self-isolation, would that mean that I also need to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival?
- Not if you simply changed planes and did not leave the airport/passport control or have a lay-over in that city.

- If I had traveled to one of the quanteened countries recently, what period of time should it have passed for me to arrive to Moscow and not be quaranteened?
- 14 days.

- Is this regulation only enforced on those arriving by airplane?
- No, other means of transportation, too. However, we do not know whether it is enforced at the border (for international train service) or upon arrival into Moscow or if it's enforced at all.

- What can I do, if I am travelling from one of the quaranteened countries, and need to get to Moscow, but do not want to be self-isolated for 14 days?
- You can choose to fly to a different airport, like St.Petersburg, for example. From there, you can take a local flight (1 hour) or take a fast train (4-6 hours) into Moscow. You should not be passing through official checks then, and self-isolation will be up to you.

- Are there any restrictions in Russia internally in connection with the coronavirus outbreak?
- There are no known restrictions in Russia, other than self-isolation for travelers from certain countries. Muscovites are advised not to use public transportation during peak hours to avoid crowds (although that seems to be impossible to follow), wash hands often and wear protective masks.

We will post updates here when they become available.

Merry Russian Orthodox Christmas everyone! May your life be full of joy! С Рождеством!!!

Saint-Petersburg welcomes you too!

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