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Russian Federation Travel Alert - Events in Ukraine

The U.S. government currently has no information concerning active military conflict inside Russia as a result of regional tensions or of any threat specific to U.S. citizens. However, all U.S. citizens located in or considering travel to the border region, specifically the regions bordering Ukraine in Bryansk, Kursk, Belgorod, Voronezh, and Rostov Oblasts and Krasnodar Krai, should be aware of the potential for escalation of tensions, military clashes (either accidental or intentional), or other violence, and the potential for threats to safety and security. Media accounts note there has been a sizable Russian military build-up in those regions and there are reports of an increased presence of Russian neo-Nazi and radical nationalist and extremist groups in those regions.

U.S. citizens considering travel to Russia should evaluate their personal security situation in light of current political tensions and the possibility of violence or anti-U.S. actions directed against U.S. citizens or U.S. interests.

The Department of State advises that U.S. citizens should avoid all public demonstrations, whether properly authorized by local officials or not, and avoid any large crowds and public gatherings that lack enhanced security measures. Demonstrations related to the conflict may appear anywhere throughout Russia, at any time. These demonstrations may increase the possibility of confrontation and violence. Review your personal security plans, remain aware of your surroundings, including local events, and monitor local news stations for updates. Maintain a high level of vigilance and take appropriate steps to enhance your personal security.

We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Russia enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). STEP enrollment allows you to receive the Department’s safety and security updates, and makes it easier for the nearest U.S. embassy or U.S. consulate to contact you in an emergency. If you do not have Internet access, enroll directly with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

Regularly monitor the State Department’s website, where you can find current Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and the Worldwide Caution, and read the Country Specific Information for the Russian Federation. For additional information, refer to the Traveler's Checklist on the State Department's website. Current information on safety and security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free from within the United States and Canada, or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). Follow us on Twitter and on Facebook.

The American Citizen Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy in Moscow assists U.S. citizens in Russia. We can help you with passport issuance and renewal, voter assistance, notarials, and registering a child born abroad. We also provide emergency services for U.S. citizens in case of a disaster or in case of illness, arrest, death or destitution while in Russia.

Appointments are required for all non-emergency services; you can make an appointment by calling the ACS unit at 7 (495) 728-5577, or you may click hereto schedule an appointment online. To contact us with questions, please write tomoscowwarden@state.gov or visitthe Embassy website.

Emergency Contact Information in Russia:

U.S. Embassy Moscow: U.S. citizens with an emergency during regular office hours (M-F 9am-6pm, excluding Russian and U.S. holidays) are welcome to visit the ACS unit at the U.S. Embassy, 21 Novinsky Blvd., Moscow. Tel: (7) (495) 728-5577 - 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, weekdays For after-hours emergencies, call (7) (495) 728-5000 after 6:00 pm, and on weekends and holidays.

U.S. Consulate General St. Petersburg: The U.S. Consulate General in St. Petersburg is located at 15 Furshatskaya Street, Tel: (+7) (812) 331-2600. You may contact the Consulate’s ACS unit by e-mail at StPetersburgACS@State.gov, or by fax at (+7) (812) 331-2646, or visit the Consulate website. For after-hours emergencies, call (812) 331-2600 and listen to the recorded message for the Duty Officer’s cell phone number.

U.S. Consulate General Vladivostok: Tel: (+7) (4232) 30-00-70

U.S. Consulate General Yekaterinburg: Tel: (+7) (3432) 793-001

Embassies Consulates

Bolshoy Deviatinsky Pereulok No. 8 (Consular Section located at Novinskiy Bulvar 21) Moscow 121099, Russian Federation

Telephone: (7) (495) 728-5000 or (7) (495) 728-5577

Emergency Telephone: (7) (495) 728-5000

Fax: (7) (495) 728-5084

Consulates

U.S. Consulate General St. Petersburg 15 Ulitsa Furshtadtskaya, St. Petersburg 191028 Russian Federation

Telephone: (7) (812) 331-2600

Emergency Telephone: (7) (812) 331-2600

Fax: (7) (812) 331-2646

U.S. Consulate General Vladivostok 32 Ulitsa Pushkinskaya, Vladivostok 690001 Russian Federation

Telephone: (7) (4232) 30-00-70

Emergency Telephone: (7) (4232) 71 00 67

Fax: (7) (4232) 30-00-91

U.S. Consulate General Yekaterinburg Ulitsa Gogolya 15a, 4th floor, Yekaterinburg 620151 Russian Federation

Telephone: (7) (343)379-3001

Emergency Telephone: (7) 8 902 84 16653

Fax: (7) (343) 379-4515

U.S. Consular Agent - Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Lada Hotel Suite 203 154 Komsomolskaya Street Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia

Telephone: (4242) 42-49-17

Emergency Telephone: 4232-71-00-67

Assistance for U.S. Citizens

U.S. Embassy Moscow

Bolshoy Deviatinsky Pereulok No. 8 (Consular Section located at Novinskiy Bulvar 21) Moscow 121099, Russian Federation

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