I'm a US Citizen, and it's not easy to get a Russian visa right now. In fact, it's borderline impossible for the average person. I know because I am actively tr

I'm a US Citizen, and it's not easy to get a Russian visa right now. In fact, it's borderline impossible for the average person. I know because I am actively trying as hard as I can and failing. I was granted a visa a couple years back, so I know how the process works - letter of invitation, application through ILS (usually in person, now via mail/email). But they're not issuing visas to Americans unless you have a compelling reason (they said basically a dying relative or if you're the only guy that can repair critical national infrastructure for Russia). I even tried going the business visa route by getting a letter of invitation issued saying I had to conduct negotiations and close business deals in Russia... no luck with the Consulate/ILS in SF or NYC. FWIW - I don't think it's even Covid related at this point, it's diplomatic collapses between USA/Russia (embassy employees being sent back, etc). Supposedly something might change June 15, but I'm not hopeful.