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BOARD of ADVISORS
Alfreda Turner
Manager
Commercial Development
Department 779
Ms Guner Y. Dayton
Account Executive
Commercial Development
Department 779
Mark Jackson CEO and Chairman
1116 20th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35205
United States
Tel: 800-368-1977
Sergio Millian President and CEO
Atlanta, GA 30324
tel 404-667-9319
fax 404-559-0418
Larry Gashi Sr. Partner
Atlanta GA 30339
tel 678-784-0500
Alisa Abdullaeva Vice President
Atlanta, GA 30324
tel 404-816-8861
fax 404-559-0418
Andrey Shperling
Audit and Enterprise Risk Services
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Suite 1500
191 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30303-1924
Tel.: 404.460.3562
Fax: 404.890.9946
Mark Pierson Chairman
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 404-663-2606
Fax: 404-827-0169
James R Munson
Tel.: (404) 403-5837
[email protected]
769 Old Ivy Rd, 30342 - Altanta,GA
President
Robertson Consulting International, CPAs
Atlanta, GA U.S.A.
404 607-9138 mobile: 404 405-5270
www.RConsultant.com
Advertising Agency,
Dmitriy Goroshin, Vice-President
3855 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Suite 300,
Norcross, GA 30092
Phone: 770-447-0208; Fax: 770-447-0790
www.multichoicemarketing.com
PARTNERS
Russian Fashion Week 21/22 4th Tverskaya Yamskaya Str.,
Bldg. 3, Moscow, 125047, Russia
US-Russia Business Council
The Southern Center for International Studies
Embassy Of Ukraine to the United States of America 3350 M Street, NW, Washington DC 20007
202.333.0606
202/333-0817 FAX
Department of economic development, investments and external relations of Krasnodar Region Address: Krasnodar City, 350014, Krasnaya Street, 35
Tel.: +7 (861) 262-58-39
Fax: +7 (861) 268-48-05
Email: [email protected]
Russian Federation Chamber of Commerce and Industry One Market Street, Stuart Tower, Suite 1003
San Francisco CA 94105 USA 8.
Tel.: (1415) 278-0977
Fax: (1415)278-0947
Russian Chamber of Commerce in European Union Štefanikova 6,
040 01 Košice,
Slovakia,
Telephone: +421 55 728 9267,
Fax: +421 55 728-9269
Fax: +421 55 728-9269
ICC Ukraine International Chamber of Commerce
Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
German American Chamber of Commerce in the South East USA 530 Means St NW Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 586-6800
Technology Association of Georgia
Russian-American Federation
Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce
International Leadership Council
International Partnership Council
International Real Estate Council of Georgia
World Congress Center
AAIT
Embassy of the Russian Federation 2650 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20007
Embassy of the Republic of Belarus 1619 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20009
Trade Mission of the Russian Federation 2001 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20008-6103
Russian Cultural Centre
1825 Phelps Place, NW
Washington, DC, 20008
Birmingham International Center
Novosibirsk Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Northern Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Karelia Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Pskov Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Tomsk Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The Coalition for U.S. � Russia Trade
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Russian Currency and Currency Regulations for Travelers
Russia's foreign currency regulations are extensive and complex, and provide numerous penalties for violations. These penalties apply to foreigners visiting Russia who, in case of the failure to submit proper documents to customs authorities upon arrival, can be banned from carrying out of Russia even their own money. It is important to be aware of the procedure for proper currency registration with Customs authorities, which should be implemented by U.S. and other foreign travelers upon their arrival in Russia.Russia is largely a cash economy. U.S. businesspeople traveling to Russia should be prepared to make most local payments with cash. Credit card payments for purchases of goods and services are available in many hotels, restaurants, and shops in Moscow and St. Petersburg, but may not be in other cities. Therefore, it is important to either bring cash to Russia and properly register it with local customs authorities, or make sure that you know how to obtain cash from abroad while in Russia. How to Get Cash in Russia
Ways of getting cash from abroad while you are already in Russia exist, but they are limited and costly: • One can withdraw cash from one's own bank account in a foreign bank by using cash machines that are available in Moscow and other big cities. Usually such transactions are subject to a fee of 1-4 percent of the sum of the transaction. • Traveler's checks can be cashed at selected Russian banks and their regional branches for a fee (for example, the Russian Savings Bank and Alfa Bank charge a two percent flat fee and Vneshtorgbank charge 1 percent). The representative office of American Express in Russia does not cash traveler's checks, but cash operations are handled by the Delta Bank located in the same building. • International money transfer agents, such as Western Union, MoneyGram, and (in the near future) RIA Express can transfer money from the United States or Europe almost instantly, but such services are relatively expensive. • Wire transfer to a bank account requires having an account in a Russian bank and cannot be considered as a good alternative for short-term visitors. Incoming wire transfer fees are 1-3 percent of the amount wired and can take several days to clear. • Personal checks are not a good solution. For a fee of 5 percent of the amount of the check AmEx cardholders can cash their personal checks against their credit cards, but only at the American Express office in Moscow.
Therefore, bringing in cash in Russia is the easiest and least expensive way. However, U.S. travelers should be aware of the following currency regulation requirements in order to avoid potential complications or problems. What should be done upon arrival: Upon entry in the Russian Federation all foreign currency being brought in should be declared on the customs declaration form. Traveler's checks are subject to declaration upon entry and can be carried out without limitation. Credit and debit cards are not subject to limits and do not require any accompanying documentation. The customs declaration should be presented to customs authorities at the port of entry after passport control and after baggage claim procedures. It is important that the declaration is reviewed and stamped by customs authorities. Since the ''Green Corridor'' is for customs free entry, it is highly recommended to go through the ''Red Corridor.'' What should be done for a safe departure: After the customs declaration is stamped it should be kept in a safe place until departure from Russia. Otherwise, one will not be permitted to leave the country with any foreign currency. Upon departure, have the documents ready to present to customs authorities.Additional Tips If during your stay in Russia you have received any sum from abroad through a bank transfer (with or without opening a foreign currency account), it is important to make sure that the local bank that receives the cash provides you with a certificate Form No. 0406007. You will need to present this document to Customs authorities when you depart from Russia, along with your Customs declaration. Form No. 0406007 will confirm to Customs authorities that you are taking out of Russia the money that you received through the bank transfer. It is important to know that in Russia, ATM slips received when withdrawing foreign currency from cash machines are not recognized as adequate documentation by customs authorities. Therefore, if you withdraw any sum from your account through a cash machine, it is recommended to withdraw only the sum that you plan to spend in Russia.
Additional DocumentsForm TC-28 Certificate is another document that can serve as confirmation that foreign currency has been brought into the Russian Federation. Customs authorities issue a TC-28 certificate, when requested, by foreigners bringing in sums exceeding $10,000. |
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