According to the Russian Government directive

for your convenience and proper visa processing

effective July 1, 2011

all applicants must fill out

new Electronic Visa Application Form

which is web-based application and available online on the Russian Foreign Ministry special Web Site (below)

APPLICATION FORM

(http://evisa.kdmid.ru/)

Please, don't forget to print completely filled application form and submit it to the Consulate in hard copy for consideration along with other documents required according to our

visa requirements.

Visa application form can be submitted to the Consulate not earlier than 45 business days prior your trip to the Russian Federation