In recent weeks, some British postgraduate students have experienced very significant problems relating to their visa status while carrying out research in archives and libraries in the Russian Federation. The Russian authorities have, in a number of cases, decided that business or tourist visas are not appropriate for this type of visit and have imposed substantial penalties on researchers. Supervisors of research students who are currently in the Russian Federation - or are planning to visit Russia in the near future - are very strongly encouraged to check the visa status of their graduate students and to offer appropriate advice. For more information, please contact Professor Peter Waldron, BASEES President - email [log in to unmask]
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