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I set up a little treat for Galina today. I had Google Earth set up on our big screen, high def TV, looking at Lipetsk (her high school, parent's house, the market.). 5 weeks until we are there.

So, it has been a while since either of us have been in Russia. What should we do when we get there? 3 months is a lot of time!

We are going to Sochi for a week or so.

I will be practicing what I have learned in Russian classes this year.

Where would you want to go? We have time and a fair bit of cash to enjoy ourselves with.

In other news, Galina took the GRE this morning. 420v 470q, not as well as she would have liked, but probably good enough. (She needed either a 1000 or a 3.0 or better GPA. She has a 4.0, both in the states and Russia). She has time to take it again if necessary before we leave - and being married to an engineer, I can make sure she gets at least a 650q the next time.

2004-08-23: Met in Chicago

2005-10-19: K-1 Interview, Moscow (approved)

2007-02-23: Biometrics

2007-04-11: AOS Interview (Approved)

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We are going to Sochi for a week or so.
My recommendation is to go in late July or August. The water is warmer then. Watch out for the fish and beer vendors. While you are sun bathing, they literally walk on top of your head screaming:

"пиво холодное", "рыба копчёная", "раки солёный"

Or the one word "пиво-рыба"

Also don't count out the "бабушки" offering their rooms for accommodations at the airport or train station. In 2003 meal and board was going for as low as 100 rubles a night.

Decent food at the cafes along the beach too!

Have fun!

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russ   1

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Thanks! We are looking at about $70/night (kind of fancy, but we aren't paying for much else while we are there). Galina is on top of where to stay and such. Her mom is going too, and she wants to stay someplace special.

Also don't count out the "бабушки" offering their rooms for accommodations at the airport or train station. In 2003 meal and board was going for as low as 100 rubles a night.

Decent food at the cafes along the beach too!

Have fun!

2004-08-23: Met in Chicago

2005-10-19: K-1 Interview, Moscow (approved)

2007-02-23: Biometrics

2007-04-11: AOS Interview (Approved)

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I'll be in Vladimir for 3 months May 31!!! Cant wait!!!

Met Dec. 4 2006

1st visit to Russia - Jan. 23-30.

Engaged Jan. 24

CSC recieved and pending - NOA1 March 1

Touched- March 9 - recieved NOA1 hard copy in mail.

2nd visit - March 12 -27

Touched - May 23 (pleeeeeeeeeeeease)

APPROVED MAY 22 (On 5/25 I did the RFE trick and the CSC said it was approved 5/22. The dufus at USCIS was completely positive they were only working on Nov. 2006 petitions)

May 30th- Petition leaves CSC for NVC.

3rd visit - May 31 - August 31 ( If all goes well she will come home with me!!!)

Left NVC June 11th (I called everyday since 5/30 and they never recieved it??? Then on 6/13 I called and it was not only recieved but already sent to the embassy 6/11?? 

INTERVIEW 8/22

July 3rd-Recieved Packet

8/22 Interview was a sucess!!!

8/31 We arrive at JFK. Problem free entry.

10/26 Married!

1/15/08 Sent I-485

2/26 NOA

3/21 Biometrics Appointment

3/29 Received EAD Card

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Turboguy   6

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I was just in Sochi a few weeks ago. It is a very beautiful city. Without knowing where you are going or where you have been St Petersburg would also be a great place for a side trip if you have not already been there.

12/14/2006 Applied for K-1 with request for Waver for Multiple filings within 2 years.
Waiting - Waiting - Waiting
3/6 Called NVC file sent to Washington for "Administrative Review" Told to call back every few weeks. 7/6 Called NVC, A/R is finished, case on way to Moscow. YAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7/13 On Friday the 13th we see updated Moscow website with our interview on 9/11 (Hope we are not supersticious) 9/11 Visa Approved. Yahoo.
10/12 Tickets for her to America. I am flying to JFK to meet her there. 12/15/07 We are married. One year and a day after filling original K-1
12/27 Filed for AOS, EAD & AP 1/3 Received all three NOA-1's 1/22 Biometrics 2/27 EAD & AP received 4/12 Interview
5/19/08 RFE for physical that she should not have needed. 5/28 New physical ($ 250.00 wasted) 6/23 Green Card received
4/22/10 Filed for Removal of Contitions. 6/25 10 Year Green Card received Nov, 2014 Citizenship ceremony. Our journey is complete.

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Hi Russ! I agree that July or August is the best time to go to Sochi...I have been there as well, but we rented a room from some grandmother :) I am not sure where you have been in Russia, but if you haven't been to Peter yet, you should definitely go. It's my mom's hometown. Her name is also Galina, so I always smile when I read your posts :) As I am sure you have heard, the architecture is very beautiful, and there are tones of art museums, the hermitage for example. Where ever you go I hope you have a great time, and improve your Russian!

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28/02/2007: NOA1 issued

22/5/2007:Approved!!!!!!!!!

04/06/2007:NVC received case

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23/08/2007: INTERVIEW, APPROVED :)

russ Proficient

russ   1

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I've been there. I like it far more than Moscow.

Hi Russ! I agree that July or August is the best time to go to Sochi...I have been there as well, but we rented a room from some grandmother :) I am not sure where you have been in Russia, but if you haven't been to Peter yet, you should definitely go. It's my mom's hometown. Her name is also Galina, so I always smile when I read your posts :) As I am sure you have heard, the architecture is very beautiful, and there are tones of art museums, the hermitage for example. Where ever you go I hope you have a great time, and improve your Russian!

2004-08-23: Met in Chicago

2005-10-19: K-1 Interview, Moscow (approved)

2007-02-23: Biometrics

2007-04-11: AOS Interview (Approved)

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Am I the only one that hasn't been?

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If the government is going to force me to exercise my "right" to health care, then they better start requiring people to exercise their Right to Bear Arms. - "Where's my public option rifle?"

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Am I the only one that hasn't been?

St Petersburg? You are missing something special. The city reminds you of Venice. They have the Hermiatage which is great. If you go in mid to late june you get the white nights and Nevsky is one non stop party. They have a war museaum that is awsome and both Petherhauf and the Summer Pallace are amazing. They are both big palaces that were destroyed by the Nazis and rebuilt. Even the fountains and grounds are amazing. There is lots more besides that actaully.

If my fiancee and I ever get out of Adminstrative Review we are going to go there before her interview to spend some time together, then to Moscow for the interview. I have been there two times.

12/14/2006 Applied for K-1 with request for Waver for Multiple filings within 2 years.
Waiting - Waiting - Waiting
3/6 Called NVC file sent to Washington for "Administrative Review" Told to call back every few weeks. 7/6 Called NVC, A/R is finished, case on way to Moscow. YAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7/13 On Friday the 13th we see updated Moscow website with our interview on 9/11 (Hope we are not supersticious) 9/11 Visa Approved. Yahoo.
10/12 Tickets for her to America. I am flying to JFK to meet her there. 12/15/07 We are married. One year and a day after filling original K-1
12/27 Filed for AOS, EAD & AP 1/3 Received all three NOA-1's 1/22 Biometrics 2/27 EAD & AP received 4/12 Interview
5/19/08 RFE for physical that she should not have needed. 5/28 New physical ($ 250.00 wasted) 6/23 Green Card received
4/22/10 Filed for Removal of Contitions. 6/25 10 Year Green Card received Nov, 2014 Citizenship ceremony. Our journey is complete.

 
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