ALERT FOR U.S CITIZENS IN RUSSIA FOR MADONNA CONCERT!

U.S. Embassy Moscow and U.S. Consulate General St. Petersburg

SECURITY MESSAGE FOR U.S. CITIZENS:

MADONNA CONCERTS

August 7, 2012

This is to alert U.S. citizens in Russia who are planning to attend the Madonna concerts in Moscow on Tuesday, August 7, or in St. Petersburg on Thursday, August 9, that the U.S. Consulate General in St. Petersburg has received information regarding a threat of physical violence against spectators and performers at the St. Petersburg concert on August 9. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow and the U.S. Consulate General in St. Petersburg have shared the information with appropriate Russian law enforcement authorities. Russian authorities have indicated to the Embassy that they are taking appropriate measures in light of this information. While we expect that enhanced security measures will be put in place at both concerts, U.S. citizens are reminded to remain vigilant regarding their personal security, and to be aware of their surroundings at all times, especially in crowded areas.

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The American Citizen Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy in Moscow assists U.S. citizens in Russia. We can help you with passport issuance and renewal, voter assistance, notarials, and registering a child born abroad. We also provide emergency services for American citizens in case of a disaster or in case of illness, arrest, death or destitution while in Russia. Appointments are required for all non-emergency services; you can make an appointment by calling the ACS Unit at 7 (495) 728-5577, or you may click here to schedule an appointment online. To contact us with questions, please write to moscowwarden@state.gov. The Embassy’s website is http://moscow.usembassy.gov.

Emergency Contact Information in Russia:

U.S. Embassy Moscow:

American Citizens with an emergency during regular office hours (M-F 9am-6pm, excluding Russian and U.S. holidays) are welcome to visit the ACS Unit at the U.S Embassy, 21 Novinsky Blvd., Moscow.
Tel: (7) (495) 728-5577 – 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, weekdays
After Hours Emergencies Tel: (7) (495) 728-5000 – after 6:00 pm, weekends and holidays

U.S. Consulate General St. Petersburg:

The U.S. Consulate General in St. Petersburg is located at 15 Furshatskaya Street. You may contact the Consulate’s ACS unit by e-mail at StPetersburgACS@State.gov, by fax at (+7) (812) 331-2646. The consulates website is http://stpetersburg.usconsulate.gov
Tel: (+7) (812) 331-2600

After Hours Emergencies Tel: (7) (495) 728-5000 – after 6:00 pm, weekends and holidays

U.S. Consulate General Vladivostok:
Tel: (+7) (4232) 30-00-70

U.S. Consulate General Yekaterinburg:
Tel: (+7) (3432) 793-001