I made enquiries with the Go To Russia agency. A couple of the questions and their response are copied below:
1. What is the likelihood of being issued a six-month multi-entry business visa for this kind of trip? It has been suggested that a multi-entry visa would not usually be issued to persons who have not previously entered Russia on a single-entry visa (this will be my first visit to Russia). –
Answer: There is no such restriction. You can get a multiple entry visa even if you have not travelled to Russia before.
2. What flexibility exists regarding the required documentation for a business visa? Your website states that an introductory business letter would be required from a British company detailing the terms of the trip. As the trip will be for purely pleasure purposes, I don't see how I could meet this requirement. How do you deal with this issue for tourists applying for a business visa? – Answer: currently the business letter is not required, however if you are unemployed, self employed or working from home, the Russian consulate will require copies of your bank statements for the last 3 months.
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