Visa-Free Travel to Russia Reinstated for Eligible Alaska Natives

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Alaska Public Media

Year

2015

The Bering Straits Regional Commission says travel restrictions for Alaska Natives to Chukotka have been lifted–leaving many with relatives on the Russian side of the strait feeling relieved, tired of being used as pawns in international disputes...

intergovernmental agreements

border issues

negotiation

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Native Nations

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U.S. and Russia introduce visa-free travel for indigenous people

Some Alaska Natives allowed visa-free travel to Russian area

Citation

Russell, Emily. "Visa-Free Travel to Russia Reinstated for Eligible Alaska Natives." Alaska Public Media. August 10, 2015. Radio. (https://alaskapublic.org/2015/08/10/visa-free-travel-to-russia-reinstated-for-eligible-alaska-natives/, accessed June 4, 2024)

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