WC: Moscow, St. Petersburg May 5th to May 22nd (Visa info now added to OP)
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Good job. I'm actually getting the itch and considering making the trip as well. I used to live and work in Petersburg for several years. We'll see how it goes.
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Excellent)
can you read and write in Russian language ?
yes, speak, read and write.
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I'll let you know if I decide to go and what tics I get. Obviously I would want all Canada games. I have to decide by the middle of this month. I have a place to stay for free in Moscow. In Petersburg I'm on my own, but I know a girl who manages a hotel there, so she told me a few days ago that she can hold on to a few rooms for me until I'm able to figure what I'm doing.
A McDavid/Eichel matchup in Petersburg is really the only thing fueling my interest in going.
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Ya, well, other than getting in and drinking with the Latvians, there's not much at the WHC I look forward to other than the hockey and a good Canadian gold medal winning team. I've been to 3...and to be honest, for just pure fan experience, the Spengler Cup is better than anything the IIHF and the WHC can deliver.
Jumptheshark
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Got my visa on Friday
A buddy of mine needed to get different travel insurance as the one he had was not valid for Russia and they would not grant him a visa unless he had valid travel insurance
A buddy of mine needed to get different travel insurance as the one he had was not valid for Russia and they would not grant him a visa unless he had valid travel insurance
Yeah, it must be insurance specifically for Russian Federation, not the "World" insurance. As if Russia wasn't from this planet
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Ludicrous speed, GO!
Odd, though if he's a Canadian living in Europe, then he can apply with his Canadian passport at the vice centre, and actually forgo the insurance part. It seems odd, but that's been the case for me when I've applied in Sweden.
Jumptheshark
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Not all insurance is valid in Russia--even though like Canada--the UK has free medical here--when it comes to getting hurt in other countries--Canada and the UK will only pay a certain amount
Jumptheshark
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BTW
for those who are getting visas you need to be issued a visa voucher number by the hotel or establishment you will be staying with--hotels only issue the voucher number once you pay in full--without that number you will not be issued a visa
for those who are getting visas you need to be issued a visa voucher number by the hotel or establishment you will be staying with--hotels only issue the voucher number once you pay in full--without that number you will not be issued a visa
You mean tourist invitation. You can get one here - http://www.travelrussia.su/en/ - for maybe 9€. Just type your hotel name and address there and they will send you the document via e-mail.
I think Putin was careful to differentiate between the Turkish government and the Turkish people
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Jumptheshark
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that is the fun part there
I did it the proper way--went through my hotel
The hotel my buddies are staying at only send confirmation upon payment of the room
hansomreiste
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I think Putin was careful to differentiate between the Turkish government and the Turkish people
No. If he was, many Turks working & studying would not be deported. Or, I would not need visa for this tournament. I am pretty sure I have nothing with government - actually, I hate them, yet again, I am "enemy" for Russia.
Anyways, if I didn't need visa, I'd definitely be in St. Petersburg for this but at the moment it's extremely costly. You can't even personally apply for the visa. Weird stuff.
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SubyDubyTML
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Seeing as I've quite recently moved to England, I'm very tempted to make the trip. I miss watching some live hockey. Im going to have to start looking into it. Do you guys think lots of Canadians will be making the trip?
One question, not sure if you guys could answer it, but I have a Canadian passport but working in England on a Visa. How would I go about getting the Russian Visa.
One question, not sure if you guys could answer it, but I have a Canadian passport but working in England on a Visa. How would I go about getting the Russian Visa.
You will need to contact the russian embassy in the UK to get a visa.And you will need to do it now. Only one month and a half left.
Since you have British residency the embassy in London should handle your claims no problem but at this point you want might to start looking around for a travel agency to help you.
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Thanks for the answers guys, not sure if it makes a difference but I'm on a Tier 5 YMS visa for the UK. I'm here for the next 2 years.
I'll make sure to look into this as soon as possible.
