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Elena PetrovaSenior Visa Consultant & Content Lead
10 Common Mistakes When Applying for a Russian Visa
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Avoid these common mistakes to ensure your Russian visa application is approved.
Sources: Information based on data from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (mid.ru), the Federal Agency for Tourism (tourism.gov.ru), and the Consular Department of the Russian MFA. Prices and processing times are current as of 2026 and subject to change.
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Elena Petrova
Senior Visa Consultant & Content Lead
Elena has over 12 years of experience in Russian visa processing and immigration consulting. She has personally assisted over 50,000 travelers with their Russian visa applications and is a certified specialist in Russian migration law. Elena leads the editorial team at GetRussianVisa.com, ensuring all content is accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with the latest consular regulations.
Certified Russian Migration Law SpecialistLicensed Tour Operator Representative (Federal Agency of Tourism)12+ years in visa consulting
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