Originally Posted by
ParisMoskau
You can get an invitation hassle free for a mere $30 at
http://www.waytorussia.net/.
I used them several times, but likely it's available as an add-on service from any other visa service agency as well. I never tried to get it from a hotel in Russia. While technically possible, it appears cumbersome.
Yes, but I will go for their all-inclusive package that takes care of everything from the beginning to the end. Let them worry about procuring the individual parts for the visa.