Dmitry Volkov
e-Visa & Digital Services Specialist
Technology should make border crossing simpler, not harder. I document every digital process step-by-step so travellers never feel lost in the system.
About Dmitry
Dmitry Volkov is a technology and travel documentation specialist who has tracked the development of Russia's unified electronic visa system since its pilot phase in 2017. He previously worked as a systems analyst for a visa processing company and now writes about digital border services, biometric requirements, and the technical aspects of e-Visa applications. Dmitry contributes all e-Visa guides and troubleshooting content on RussianVisa.co, and maintains the eligibility data for all 55+ e-Visa-eligible nationalities. He has personally tested the e-Visa application process from 12 different countries and documented every step for travellers.
Professional Experience
e-Visa & Digital Services Specialist
CurrentRussianVisa.co (iVisaOnline)
2021 — Present
Maintains all e-Visa eligibility data for 64 nationalities. Writes and updates e-Visa guides, troubleshooting content, and entry point documentation.
Systems Analyst — Visa Processing Platform
Consul-IT Solutions
2018 — 2021
Developed and maintained the technical infrastructure for an online visa processing platform serving 15 Russian consulates.
Junior Developer — e-Government Projects
Russian Ministry of Digital Development (contractor)
2016 — 2018
Contributed to the technical development of Russia's unified e-Visa portal (evisa.kdmid.ru) during its pilot phase.
Education
BSc in Computer Science
Bauman Moscow State Technical University (BMSTU)
Computer Science & Information Systems · Graduated 2016 · Russia
Professional Diploma in Digital Government Services
Higher School of Economics (HSE)
Digital Transformation & e-Government · Graduated 2019 · Russia
Certifications & Credentials
Certified Information Systems Analyst
ISACA · 2018
Digital Government Services Specialist
Russian Ministry of Digital Development · 2019
IATA Travel & Tourism Professional
International Air Transport Association · 2021
Publications & Contributions
Russia's Unified e-Visa: Technical Architecture and User Experience Analysis
Digital Government Review · 2023
Biometric Standards in Russian Visa Applications: A Comparative Study
Journal of Border Security Technology · 2024
8 Common Russian e-Visa Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
RussianVisa.co · 2026
Entry Points for Russian e-Visa: Complete 2026 Guide
RussianVisa.co · 2026
Articles on RussianVisa.co
8 common Russian e-Visa mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Most e-Visa problems are self-inflicted: a blurry photo, a mismatched name, the wrong entry point. Avoid these eight mistakes and your unified e-Visa should be straightforward.
e-Visa vs standard visa: which actually saves more time and money?
We compared the real costs and timelines of both routes side by side — using data from 500+ applications processed through our service. The answer depends on your nationality and trip length.