By Amie Ferris-Rotman | Washington Post
MOSCOW — Russians wanting a glimpse of the American dream now have to wait. Or not go at all.
Escalating tensions between Moscow and Washington are putting a damper on Russians’ vacation plans, catching ordinary people in diplomatic crosswires that have a distinct Cold War flavor. A year ago, obtaining a U.S. tourist visa could take under a week. Now, it comes with an eight-month delay.
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