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Visa-Free Travel to Russia Reinstated for Eligible Alaska Natives

KNOM Radio: Visa-Free Travel to Russia Reinstated for Eligible Alaska Natives
Visa-Free Travel to Russia Reinstated for Eligible Alaska Natives
Producer
KNOM Radio Mission
Year

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
People
Emily Russell
Resource Type
Radio
Topics
Land/Jurisdiction
Laws and Codes
Useful Links
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." KNOM Radio Mission. August 10, 2015. Radio. (http://www.knom.org/wp/blog/2015/08/10/visa-free-travel-to-russia-reinst..., accessed September 16, 2015)