Originally Posted by JDiver

While I am glad the Russia visa process is becoming more liberalised, I still have some problems with it. One of my gripes is I refuse to disclose any of my military service or record; it is really none of their **** business. And the list if countries I have visited the last ten years, is another great big PITA, as it takes a long time to fill out if one has traveled much at all.

Yes, thank you, I know, I have to weigh how much I want to go, it's their country, etc. but it still doesn't mean I can't find it over the top intrusive.