Embassy of the United States

Statement on President Obama’s Upcoming Travel
The President is scheduled to travel to Moscow, Russia, July 6 to 8 at the invitation of President Medvedev. The President will then attend the G-8 Summit in L’Aquila, Italy, from July 8 to 10 and Accra, Ghana, from July 10 to 11.

Ambassador Kirk, Ambassador Beyrle participate in Economic Forum
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ron Kirk led a U.S. delegation to St. Petersburg, Russia, for the 13th Annual International Economic Forum. The forum was held to bring world leaders together to discuss today's pressing economic issues. Ambassador Beyrle, along with USTR Kirk afterward answered questions from the media.

U.S. Embassy Cultural Attaché Interviewed by Classical Music Radio “Orpheus”
Jeffrey Sexton, Cultural Attaché of the United States Embassy in Moscow, talked to Orpheus radio on May 16 about U.S.-Russia cultural relations, how his musical background helps him with his diplomatic work, his views on musical education in the U.S. and Russia, and his experience playing for Vladimir Horowitz.

U.S. Embassy Statement on 2009-H1N1 Influenza
On April 28, the U.S. Embassy in Moscow issued a statement regarding import restrictions on U.S. pork or other meat products related to concern over 2009-H1N1 influenza. Full Text...

Ambassador Beyrle Interviewed by Echo Moskvy
On April 27, Ambassador Beyrle gave a 30-minute live interview in Russian with Aleksey Venediktov on Ekho Moskvy Radio.
Interview Text/Audio (in Russian)

Ambassador Beyrle Receives Metropolitan Jonah
On April 27, the Ambassador received Metropolitan Jonah of All America and Canada of the Orthodox Church of America (OCA) along with a delegation of senior OCA clergy, including Archbishop Seraphim, Archimandrite Zacchaeus, Archpriest Leonid Kishkovsky, Archpriest Alexander Garklavs and Brother Gregory Stevens.

Obama, Russia's Medvedev Announce New Arms Control Mechanism
President Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev have announced plans for deep, new cuts in their arsenals of nuclear weapons as the first step toward charting a new course in U.S.-Russian relations.

Ambassador John Beyrle on Popular Russian News Talk Show
Ambassador John Beyrle appeared on “Pozner”, a highly respected news interview and talk show. During the interview, he gave Russian TV audiences an in-depth look at the U.S.-Russian relationship as well as the American position on some of the controversial topics of the day, including Georgia and Ukraine.

Consular Section to be Closed on July 3-5 and July 7-8, 2009
Due to the American holiday (American Independence Day) the Consular Section of the American Embassy in Moscow will be closed from July 3 till July 5, 2009. The Consular Section of the American Embassy in Moscow will be also closed to the public on July 7 and July 8

Information Update on 2009-H1N1 Influenza
U.S. citizens in the Russian Federation should be aware that Russia has recorded its first confirmed cases of 2009-H1N1 influenza. In all instances of H1N1 influenza in Russia thus far, the patients have made full recoveries. More...

Consular Section Newsletter Available
You can download the most recent issue of the Consular Section Newsletter here.

New Comprehensive Tax Reference Page Available on IRS Site
This new page contains basic tax information that Americans overseas need to know and also includes links to more detailed topics. The site also provides information on how to contact the IRS to get additional assistance.

Pony Express to Collect Two-Year Validity Visa Fees
Beginning Monday, March 23, 2009, Pony Express will collect visa fees for two-year validity visas from applicants who qualify for an interview waiver.