Moscow visa`s If we get through tomorrow

[caracaracara]

There is a lot of misconception about Russia - I have been there over 10 times and married a Russian girl.

 

Immigration is not a problem as long as you have a valid visa - although the individual check against the database takes a bit more time per person than coming back into the UK, they are more organised than say Heathrow so you actually go through faster.

 

I would rather go through their immigration than than the US. Last time I went to Philly a customs office threatened to shoot a brit who went to the wrong side of the counter - and he wasn't joking.

 

Don't forget that Russians 'like a drink' so are use to loud behaviour of groups of people. Course the police will be out in force 'just in case' but they have their own hooligan problem so will be trained when they need to move in. Obviously language could be a problem.

 

The Russian people will welcome the brits - it is a great place to go with loads of history. I have watched the reds in sports bars on a few occasions and mixed with Russian Reds (as in Liverpool supporters). They know all the songs.

 

Just need to keep your passport with you at all times in case you are stopped by the police. But there are no 'bogey men' in the shadows following you around. I have heard cases from Russians where they are stopped for a traffic offence, pay some roubles and no more said . So pockets of this can notbe ruled out - have a few roubles in yer back pocket!

[plonky]

there are no 'bogey men' in the shadows following you around.

 

not sure about that. In 2002 it would appear there were definitely "spotters" dotted around keeping tabs on the groups of us. No different than anywhere else though i.e coppers being out keeping an eye on things

[Newport]

not sure about that. In 2002 it would appear there were definitely "spotters" dotted around keeping tabs on the groups of us. No different than anywhere else though i.e coppers being out keeping an eye on things

 

Isn't that the same no matter where when British fans go abroad.

 

My suggestion to relieve the pressure on the embassy is that Man Ure get kicked out for some bogus reason and then Roma and Barcelona can fight for the last final spot. It's the only right thing to do. :whistle:

[Steve]

So basically they are making it pretty much impossible for us to go.

 

They are forcing us to go down the unwritten UEFA rule for fans going to finals, which is that they want both sets of fans to fly in via different airports no more than 36 hours before the game and be gone within 12 hours of it, and spend the day in the fanzones. They dont really want anyone messing it up by making their own way. The ironic thing is that Zenit St Petersburg are almost certainly through to the UEFA Cup semis, and their fans will have just as big a problem coming to Manchester if they get there.

[aws]

They are forcing us to go down the unwritten UEFA rule for fans going to finals, which is that they want both sets of fans to fly in via different airports no more than 36 hours before the game and be gone within 12 hours of it, and spend the day in the fanzones. They dont really want anyone messing it up by making their own way. The ironic thing is that Zenit St Petersburg are almost certainly through to the UEFA Cup semis, and their fans will have just as big a problem coming to Manchester if they get there.

 

I think the whole travel/visa/accommodation arrangements are going to be a nightmare.

 

I also read that you won't get a visa unless you can provide evidence of where you are staying so that will stop the 24 hour return flights unless special arrangements are conceded by the Russian authorities (which I wouldn't want to bet on).

 

Meanwhile UEFA seem absolutely delighted that the Russian authorities are going to make it hard for the fans of each club to get there. Let's play it in Beijing next year.

[TRF]

As far as I live in Russia's neighbour country, I do have some friends in Moscow. And I've been told about 3 weeks ago that ticket price will be high enough for Moscow citizens (mind you Moscow is one of the most expensive place in the world). From what I've heard starting prices for "non fans" will be 90-100 pounds and higher so stay tune...

I think the whole travel/visa/accommodation arrangements are going to be a nightmare

 

I don't know about visa problems, but accommodation arrangements will be not far away from nightmare.

And some of Liverpool's fans from Moscow have no intention to visit the game at stadium, and prefer to watch it in the pub... (in any case, will be Liverpool in the final or not)

[Hermes]

Don't think Moscow has 42000 + hotel rooms

 

I hear there are thousands of executions planned over the next few weeks to free up some gulag rooms.

[redken]

Been on Russian embassy web site.

Visa with 7 days processing £45

Visa 24 hour express £95

This will get cocked up if they get inundated.

[Steve]

Been on Russian embassy web site.

Visa with 7 days processing £45

Visa 24 hour express £95

This will get cocked up if they get inundated.

 

The Express one you have to go down there first thing in the morning to hand the application in then collect it later that day.

[Red Nick]

But will people with tickets get automatic visas when they enter Russia?

 

I have already secured a ticket if we get there, so it would be nice to know if I need to put an application in for the visa weeks in advance.

 

If I were you id apply now

[WaltonRed]

They chose it to keep people away, same with Istanbul and Athens, they want the people who can afford it, the VIPS to be able to go and watch it in piece and fuck the fans off.

 

Its a disgrace.

[WaltonRed]

Been on Russian embassy web site.

Visa with 7 days processing £45

Visa 24 hour express £95

This will get cocked up if they get inundated.

 

You can say that again, our ticket office + russian red tape + UEFA = total nightmare.