Dmitry Medvedev,
The President
of the Russian Federation

Dear friends!

Russia today is an encounter with an undiscovered land.

Visitors have a fresh opportunity to explore and travel a vast array of exciting and ancient cultures, from the grand imperial Russia of St. Petersburg to the timeless small town life of Siberia. One of the most notable features of present day in Russia is a renewed celebration of the wealth of its past and its potential for the future. Throwing off the blanket of communist uniformity, Russia today is a nation of enormous diversity and tremendous vitality, and an open gate for all, this change made it easier in getting travel visas to visit our country. A new Russia is now in full bloom.

Switzerland

Consulate General of Russia in Genevea, Switzerland

Phone:	+41 22 734-7955, 734-9083
Telex:	(45) 412238 CGSU
Fax:	+41 22 740-3470
Email:	consulat.russie@bluewin.ch

Permanent represantation at UN in Genevea, Switzerland

Phone:	+41 22 733-1870, 734-6630, 734-1702
Telex:	(45) 412238 CGSU CH
Fax:	+41 22 734-4044
Email:	mission.russia@ties.itu.int, constantin.parshin@ties.itu.int

Embassy of Russia in Bern, Switzerland

Phone:	+41 31 352-0566, 352-8517
Telex:	(45) 911297 BERN CH
Fax:	+41 31 352-5595
Email:	rusbotschaft@datacomm.ch, rusbotschaft@bluewin.ch

Assistance with Russian visas can be provided through
the RUSSIAN NATIONAL GROUP
+7 495 755 5045 Moscow, Russia
or +1 877 221 7120 USA Helpline
or +1 646 473 2233 for all other callers