There are different types  of visas to Russia. Visas can be single-entry* or multiple-entry. If you want to travel frequently to Russia, a multiple-entry visa will be more suitable for you. For a sight seeing tour you can get signle-entry visa. It is easiar and cheaper to get it.

* Starting from October 1, 2019, nationals of 53 foreign States may be granted an e-visa to enter the Russian Federation through air, naval, automobile, and pedestrian checkpoints located in the territory of Saint Petersburg and the Leningrad region.

According to the established order, an electronic visa is valid for 30 days from the date of its issuance with the permitted stay of no more than 8 days starting from the date of entry.

PLEASE NOTE! Entry and exit with an e-visa by rail transport is not available at the moment.

• FAST – An e-visa is issued within 4 calendar days, including weekends and bank holidays.
  
• EASY – No invitation needed. Just feel in an application of website https://electronic-visa.kdmid.ru/spb_home_en.html
  
• CONVENIENT – The website works 24/7.
  
• FREE – No visa fee is required.
  

All details can be received from the Ministry of Foreigh Affares of Russian Federation Consular Department or found at https://electronic-visa.kdmid.ru/spb_home_en.html

Multiple-entry visa you can get at the Consulates of the Russian Federation, or apply to travel agencies, they will help you to get a visa.