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Old Mar 15, 2011, 11:45 pm
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ParisMoskau
 
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The travel dates on your visa are just the earliest date you can enter Russia, and the latest day you can leave. You can arrive later, and leave earlier. It is advisable to pad the dates in case of unforeseen events, because it is difficult to extend the visa in country.

It doesn't matter from where you arrive -- taking a connecting flight will be fine.

To get a visa, you can either do it yourself, or use a service provider. If you use a service provider you don't need to show up in person. If you do it yourself, it may be required ... not sure, my hometown has a Russian consulate so I always go there myself to apply and later pick up my passport.
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