Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
Single entry Russian visas are very strict and usually become valid one day before your planned (and documented, of course) travel date and IIRC must be used to enter within a couple days of the anticipated entry date. This allows for minor IROPs and schedule changes, but fails to give much leeway or flexibility.
Thank you
MSPeconomist.
Since my newly-minted 10-year visa
only says "
Enter Before 09NOV2028", between your and
moondog's comments I'm going to stop fretting. And just look forward to my November 2019 trip
... and maybe more beyond that
.