hi i'm a noob

[mikey1976]

i've been talking to a lovely gale from Smolensk. for a couple of weeks. i'm head over heels for her. i'm just looking for info on wide verity things from travel. what kind of visa because i want to make more then one trip

[Patagonie]

It starts wrong, you feel head over heels for a girl you have never met.
The good thing is that you want to travel to meet her, that is the good one.
It makes no sense to schedule many trip at this stage, first meet her and after you will see.
Avoid also to propose her a marriage, marriage is in your agenda, but you are not going to propose her during this travel because you don't KNOW her.

[JayH]

 
You ask the questions-- you will get answers !!
plenty to help you in reading forum.

[jone]

The hardest thing to hear when you are infatuated with a woman is that she might not be the one.  But the people that I have met in my travels to Russia and other European countries tell me from experience that you flying to Smolensk to meet her and the two of you winding up together for all eternity might happen, but the odds are overwhelmingly not in your favor.  (Been watching too many episodes of the Hunger Games.)

Like you, I am a WOVO type guy.  (That means "Write one, visit one.)

But you are being introduced to a new culture.  A new way of thinking.  It takes no short period to adjust to her way of thinking.  Then there is the problem of waiting for visas to your country to work its way through the system. 

All these things go through my mind before I ever set foot in another country.

Enjoy the relationship for what it is.  Infatuation.

As for a visa to Russia, the standard term is Multiple Entry, three year visas.  You will be required to operate through an established industry provider who will provide invitation letters, etc.  Although with some work, you can get your visit history through your girlfriend.  You will be on a tourist visa.

Finally, remember, there are very clever operators in Russia and Eastern Europe.  Doping Western Men into falling in love and then taking them for whatever money is available is an Olympic Sport there.  Many of the women who communicate are paid to do so. 

There are sincere women, too.  But the scammers outnumber the honest ones by a great number.

Good luck - or as Too Tall Bill says:  Udachi!

[BillyB]

i've been talking to a lovely gale from Smolensk. for a couple of weeks. i'm head over heels for her. i'm just looking for info on wide verity things from travel. what kind of visa because i want to make more then one trip

Your spelling and grammar are awful. Elementary students do a better job. It makes me wonder if you're playing games with us. If your lady needs a translator to read your writing, she won't understand it and will think you're uneducated. Writing isn't your strong point so talk to the lady on the phone often before deciding to visit. If she isn't enthusiastic to hear your voice, don't go.

[mikey1976]

thanks i didn't know i was going to be tested for spelling and grammar. not that it matters. she speacks pretty good english she knowns i hated school. but that doesn't make me a bad guy 

[LAman]

 
As for a visa to Russia, the standard term is Multiple Entry, three year visas.  You will be required to operate through an established industry provider who will provide invitation letters, etc.  Although with some work, you can get your visit history through your girlfriend.  You will be on a tourist visa.

Hmmmm..... jone, I was under the impression you apply for tourist visa for Russia and request 3 year.... but it's at the discretion of the consulate whether you get 30 day or 3 year visa. it isn't 'automatic, is it?

[Shadow]

thanks i didn't know i was going to be tested for spelling and grammar. not that it matters. she speacks pretty good english she knowns i hated school. but that doesn't make me a bad guy 

Just understand that to people who speak English as a foreign language slang can really make things hard to understand.

[jone]

I thought that way too.  But my understanding now is that it is what you apply for.  Who knows?  With Russia attempting to recall the ambassador to the US, we could see a complete travel ban.......

Slava Ukrainia,

Slava Ukrainia,

Oh, shit!

[LAman]

I thought that way too.  But my understanding now is that it is what you apply for.  Who knows?  With Russia attempting to recall the ambassador to the US, we could see a complete travel ban.......

Slava Ukrainia,

Slava Ukrainia,

Oh, shit!

So you think it is bad idea now to send in that application for visa??? 

[jone]

No.  It is simply a risk that travel to the Soviet Union Russia might be impeded.

[BillyB]

thanks i didn't know i was going to be tested for spelling and grammar. not that it matters. she speacks pretty good english she knowns i hated school. but that doesn't make me a bad guy 

I'm not the grammar police but have some pride in what you type, especially if you're writing to maybe what could be the most important woman in your life. How you write reflects on your intelligence level with your lady. Men mainly judge women based on beauty, women judge men based on their intelligence. You want love? First get respect. I read a newspaper everyday. I'm better at writing than I was in high school. I'm growing as I get older. We all should.


GotoRussia.com is an American based company that can get you a letter of invitation to qualify for a Russian visa. If you go to Russia, you will need to register at the hotel or ask an apartment manager to help you if you choose an apartment to rent. Google her city to find out things to do and where to stay. Make sure she's into you before buying the tickets.

[cc3]

i've been talking to a lovely gale from Smolensk. for a couple of weeks. i'm head over heels for her. i'm just looking for info on wide verity things from travel. what kind of visa because i want to make more then one trip

Welcome to RWD, mikey...

Russia is not the place to go for a westerner right now. Suggest you wait for the denouement in the current Crimea/Ukraine warlike situation.

Just curious...what's your native language?

[Faux Pas]

Welcome to RWD, mikey...

Russia is not the place to go for a westerner right now. Suggest you wait for the denouement in the current Crimea/Ukraine warlike situation.

Just curious...what's your native language?

Well the climate is certainly dicey but, love conquers all. It's difficult to tell what the hell is going on with any degree of certainty but, this too shall pass.

mikey, have you any questions burning a hole in your brain? The forum has turned into a political minefield of late and your noob questions would be a much welcomed change in this squalor of bullshit. Please, my friend, ask away. I will make a point to answer you as directly and truthfully as humanly possible 

[steveboy]

thanks i didn't know i was going to be tested for spelling and grammar. not that it matters. she speacks pretty good english she knowns i hated school. but that doesn't make me a bad guy 

Dont worry about it!! There are many idiots here. I have the same problem non stop. It makes you wonder if it is an English grammar forum or a Russian women's forum. Im sure you will soon find out

[Faux Pas]

Dont worry about it!! There are many idiots here. I have the same problem non stop. It makes you wonder if it is an English grammar forum or a Russian women's forum. Im sure you will soon find out

That is very true. So true in fact if we numbered the idiots in order of complete asinine stupitidy steveboy would be the #1, hands down

[steveboy]

That is very true. So true in fact if we numbered the idiots in order of complete asinine stupitidy steveboy would be the #1, hands down

[Shadow]

Well the climate is certainly dicey but, love conquers all. It's difficult to tell what the hell is going on with any degree of certainty but, this too shall pass.

mikey, have you any questions burning a hole in your brain? The forum has turned into a political minefield of late and your noob questions would be a much welcomed change in this squalor of bullshit. Please, my friend, ask away. I will make a point to answer you as directly and truthfully as humanly possible 

On the other hand, the desire to "get out" that many men seem to use as main trump card will currently be a lot stronger.

[Muzh]

Your spelling and grammar are awful. Elementary students do a better job. It makes me wonder if you're playing games with us. If your lady needs a translator to read your writing, she won't understand it and will think you're uneducated. Writing isn't your strong point so talk to the lady on the phone often before deciding to visit. If she isn't enthusiastic to hear your voice, don't go.

What are you talking about? Compared to others, his grammar and spelling are fine.

[Muzh]

thanks i didn't know i was going to be tested for spelling and grammar. not that it matters. she speacks pretty good english she knowns i hated school. but that doesn't make me a bad guy 

Ooops, didn't get to this one until now.
 
Never mind.

[Muzh]

No.  It is simply a risk that travel to the Soviet Union Russia might be impeded.

Well not really. If you want to travel to Russia all you have to do is fly to Ukraine.

[LAman]

Well not really. If you want to travel to Russia all you have to do is fly to Ukraine.

Oh, is that the part of Russia I don't need the visa for????

[Muzh]

Oh, is that the part of Russia I don't need the visa for????

LMAO
 
Yep, that's the one. 

[Anotherkiwi]

What are you talking about? Compared to with others, his grammar and spelling are fine.

There - fixed that one for you (although I actually agree, apart from his first post which was rather lacking)!
 
For those who don't know, can't remember, or simply don't care - it's different from (not to), similar to and compared with. 

[Muzh]

There - fixed that one for you (although I actually agree, apart from his first post which was rather lacking)!
 
For those who don't know, can't remember, or simply don't care - it's different from (not to), similar to and compared with. 

It seems I missed that class. 
 
Always willing to learn though.