RUSSIA  - Passport and visa required.  Tourist visa, no charge, requires 1
application form, 3 photos, confirmation from tourist agency in the
Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and processing fee (visa
processing fee is $20 for 2 weeks, $30 for one week, and $60 for three days
processing time).  Business visa requires 1 application, 3 photos, and
letter of invitation from a CIS company.  Multiple-entry business visa $120
plus processing fee.  Fee paid by money order or company check only.   AIDS
test required for anyone staying over 3 months; U.S. test accepted.  For
additional information contact the Consular Section of the Embassy of
Russia, 1825 Phelps Pl., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/939-8907, 8911
or 8913) or the nearest Consulate General:  San Francisco (415/202-9800) or
Seattle (206/728-1910).





