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The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, in partnership with USA Hockey, announces that a group of American youth ice hockey players is traveling as Youth Sports Envoys to Moscow, Russia, October 5 – 14, 2012.
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A delegation of 17 American ranchers and industry representatives from Montana will participate in the Golden Autumn International Forum in Moscow from October 11-14 at the All-Russian Exhibition Center (VVC).
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Special Advisor for Disability Rights Judy Heumann gave an interview on TV Dozhd about the rights of disabled in Russia during her recent visit to Moscow. See the interview on TV Dozhd’s website (in Russian).
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The U.S. Department of State hosted a Twitter Q&A on U.S.-Russia relations with U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul in Moscow, Russia on September 26. Questions were taken concurrently in two languages on Ambassador McFaul’s Twitter account (@McFaul)
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Non-Immigrant Visa Chief Bill Bistransky talks about the new visa agreement on the show “Utro” on TV station “Podmoskovye”. Click on image to view the video (in Russian).
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Ambassador McFaul met with local Russian organizations such as the Rotary Club of Vladivostok during his visit for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit as part of his commitment to get to know the Russian people and encourage ties between us.
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US, Russia Partner to Complete Krasnoyarsk Regional Training Center, Reaffirm Commitment to Secure Nuclear Materials
On October 12, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and the Russian Federation Ministry of Defense (RF MOD) announced the commissioning of the Krasnoyarsk Regional Training Center (KRTC) near Krasnoyarsk, Russia. The KRTC will provide training for personnel who maintain or operate security systems at RF MOD nuclear sites. Read more here »
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U.S.-Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission (BPC) Holds Third Sub-Working Group Meeting on Mass Media
Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Tara Sonenshine opened the third session of the U.S.-Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission (BPC) Sub-Working Group on Mass Media today in Washington, D.C. Bureau of International Information Programs Coordinator Dawn L. McCall will co-chair the October 11-12 meeting between U.S. and Russian media professionals, along with Mr. Mikhail Gusman, First Deputy Director General of ITAR-TASS. Full Text »
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“Megatons to Megawatts” Program Reaches Milestone
On September 26, Consul General Mike Reinert, Department of Energy Team Leader Dennis Meyers, Urals Electrochemical Integrated Enterprise (UEIE) General Director Alexander Belousov, and their American and Russian colleagues took part in the closing ceremony of the Transparency Monitoring Office (TMO) that provided “permanent presence” U.S. monitoring of “ Megatons to Megawatts, ” the name given to the program that implemented the 1993 U.S.-Russia nonproliferation agreement to convert high-enriched uranium (HEU) taken from dismantled Russian nuclear weapons into low-enriched uranium (LEU) for nuclear fuel. More »
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Happy World Teachers’ Day!
Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Ann Stock: "To mobilize support for teachers worldwide and to ensure we can meet the educational needs of future generations, the State Department celebrates the 19th annual UNESCO World Teachers' Day. Whether through an alphabet lesson or a taste of astrophysics, teachers are at the start of every journey. Educators in and out of the classroom are responsible for so much good in the world, and it's only fitting that we honor their contributions..." Continue to DipNote Blog »
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Readout of Internet Freedom Policy Workshop
Over 100 representatives from companies, civil society groups, universities, and the U.S. Government discussed today’s toughest Internet freedom challenges at an Internet Freedom Policy Workshop hosted by the Department of State on Monday, October 1. Full Text »
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Six-Year Anniversary of the Murder of Anna Politkovskaya
Victoria Nuland, State Dept. Spokesperson: "Six years ago on October 7, renowned journalist Anna Politkovskaya was shot and killed in her apartment building. With her death, the Russian people lost a voice that courageously sought to report the truth. Today we remember Anna’s legacy both as a journalist and as a champion of human dignity. Justice will not be done until all involved in her murder have been identified and prosecuted..." Press Statement Text »
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Notes from an American Diplomat and his Russia Journey
Howard Solomon: "Тhe Russia in my photographs is a romanticized Russia, one of old Babushki with flowers and thick white walls of monasteries, inspired by the landscapes of Shishkin, the paintings of the Russian Symbolist artist Mikhail Vrubel, along with the hues of Maksimilian Voloshin’s sunsets. At least for now, this is what my American diplomat’s camera is drawn to." Read Howard Solomon's Blog Post »
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Statement by the Press Secretary on the Georgian Elections
The United States congratulates the people of Georgia for the successful completion of yesterday’s parliamentary elections, and the achievement of another milestone in Georgia’s democratic development.
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U.S. Ambassador to Georgia Richard Norland Congratulates the Georgian People
"We congratulate the Georgian people on the successful completion of their parliamentary election, which represents an historic milestone in Georgia’s democratic development. " Full Text »
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Embassy Environmental Specialists Visit Far Eastern Nature Reserves
Environmental problems like deforestation, habitat destruction, loss of biodiversity and climate change do not recognize international boundaries and affect the entire international community. Mission Russia seeks to enhance environmental collaboration with Russian partners to address these and other challenges that threaten both our countries. Full Text »
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Ambassador McFaul's Blog Entry on USAID
Read Ambassador McFaul's latest blog entry entitled "USAID Leaves a Remarkable Legacy of Achievements" about the 20 years of work and legacy that USAID leaves in Russia. For the full blog text, please visit his blog at http://m-mcfaul.livejournal.com/
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News From Consular Section
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The 2014 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (October 3, 2012)
U. S. Embassy Moscow is pleased to announce that persons born in Russia will be eligible to participate in the 2014 Diversity Visa (DV) Program. The Diversity Visa Program is administered annually by the Department of State under the Immigration and Nationality Act. For fiscal year 2014, a total of 50,000 diversity visas will be available. Applicants for Diversity Visas are chosen through a computer-generated, random drawing. The visas are distributed among six geographic regions with a greater number going to regions with lower rates of immigration to the United States... Press Release »
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Visa Processing Fees to Change Worldwide on April 13, 2012
The United States Embassy in Moscow wishes to inform the Russian public of the following worldwide change relating to fees for non immigrant visa applications. The fee charged for processing an application for most non-petition-based nonimmigrant visas (NIV) will increase from $140 to $160 USD beginning April 13, 2012. This and other changes are based on a cost-of-service study required by American law. This study is performed to determine the cost of processing nonimmigrant visas so that these costs can be fully recovered. Please note that receipts for NIV payments made prior to the fee changes will be accepted for 90 days after the fee takes effect.
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Moscow Welcomes Simpler U.S. Visa Rules
“We view the decision of the U.S. authorities to simplify the issue of tourist, business, private and transit visas to Russian citizens as a sign of positive changes in the U.S. visa policy, and will bolster broadening of contacts between our citizens and states,” the Russian Foreign Ministry stated today. The new rules make Russian applicants exempts from personal visa interviews if they apply for same type of visa they have been issues within 47 months. “We presume that this decision meets the spirit of the Deauville visa statement Presidents Medvedev and Obama made in May 2011 and the bilateral agreement on simpler visa formalities, which is being prepared for ratification [by Russia] and hopefully will enter into force soon,” the Ministry said. (Interfax)
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Bilateral Presidential Commission
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The U.S.-Russia Presidential Commission continues to broaden and deepen cooperation between our governments and peoples to advance common interests. The U.S. Department of State and the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs are pleased to present the 2012 Joint Report on the U.S.-Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission (BPC).