Russia has a very restricted visa regime, which includes requirement of sponsorship, visas for entry and exit, migration cards, and registration. You may obtain the visa from the Russian Consulate in your home country or the country of your temporary stay (e.g. the country in which you currently work or reside).

Although similarities and differences of countries and nationalities have been studied for centuries, the researches reveal that there is still much to explore. Recent studies of American and Russian similarities and contrasts bring light to more conspicuous details and features; some of them may disappoint a curious reader, while others may cheer you up or even amuse.