Visas for XIV Open Space on Open Space Moscow

[Thomas Herrmann]

Hi Raffi
I got a link from the russian-consulate-organization (kind of) to
www.expresstorussia.com where they can get me an invitation for single entry
at 25 USD. Then the Visa is another 56 USD, sounds a lot cheaper than these
full-visa support agencies 150-200 USD? Or are there other charges waiting?
There is a consulate in Gothenburg so I can go there without problems.
Doesn?t that sound good?
Good night (dreaming about OSonOS?s)
Thomas


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> Skickat: den 5 maj 2006 23:40
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> Amne: Re: XIV Open Space on Open Space Moscow
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>
> Dear Gail, Thomas, and everyone else,
>
> It is exciting to see the tremendous diversity of participants signing
> up for the OSonOS. Already we have OST facilitators from Germany,
> Ukraine, USA, Canada, and China represented!
>
> Gail, I totally understand and hear the wish for more clarity. If the
> answers here don't help, let us know!
>
> As the announcement says, really affordable hotel accommodation in
> Moscow is hard to come by.
>
> Two acceptable options in the $100-120 range that are relatively close
> to the OSonOS site, the Moscow House of Community Organizations, are
> Hotel Ukraina (http://www.ukraina-hotel.ru/) and Belgrade Hotel
> (http://www.hotel-belgrad.ru/).
>
> A more affordable option is Sweet Moscow, a hostel offering dorm beds
> at $25/night.
>
> A limited number of homestays are available. And should there be more
> people looking for a homestay, let us know and we'll see what we can
> do! For homestays please contact me offlist.
>
> As for visas, the information in the announcement indicates how you
> can get a tourist visa online. And my suggestion is to get a tourist
> visa through one of those agencies or a local travel agency you feel
> you can rely on. Not many organizations have the necessary
> accrediation to issue a large number of invitations for foreign
> visitors.
>
> In the unlikely situation you are asked the purpose of your visit, I'd
> suggest you say: "Tourism." A tour of Russian OS practices?
>
> I recall being concerned about travelling on a tourist visa for the
> Goa OSonOS two years ago. Harrison rightly pointed out that then
> we are all
> gathered for enjoying each other's company. This is not about business
> in the typical sense.
>
> As for sightseeing, I know that some Intertraining members look
> forward to showing visitors around town. So, let me know when you will
> be coming, and we'll match you up.
>
> In any case, there will also be a pre-OSonOS gathering at a location
> to be announced.
>
> There are a number of local firms that organize tours. Closer to the
> OSonOS we can arrange for an extra fee (around $20-30/person) a 3-4
> hour auto tour of the city. If interested, let me know.
>
> Gail, as for the idea of posting where people will be staying, note
> that the www.openspaceworld.ru site has a forum function. You could
> post that information there. I'd be happy to make a note of where
> people are staying and pass that information on.
>
> For those still thinking about coming, please remember that while
> visas can be done quickly thanks to these online visa agencies, I
> would still budget up to a month to get a Russian visa.
>
> Also, we will need to have a list of all those planning to participate
> in the OSonOS by July 15th. We need to give a participant list to
> the Moscow House of
> Community Organizations beforehand. If you are not on the list, we may
> not be able to get you in!
>
> Any other questions?
>
> From an ever warmer Moscow, shining with a pre-summer sun full of
> OSonOS, thick and granular with anticipation,
>
> raffi and the OSonOS XIV team
>
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