New Russian Visa for US citizens.
 

I thought this might be of interest. In a nutshell US citizens can now get a 3 year multi entry Russian visa (tourist or business). Same for Russians wanting to visit he US.

Press Releases | Embassy of the United States Moscow, Russia

Here are the Russian Embassy in US details of the new rules for US citizens.
Embassy of Russia to the USA, Washington

NOTE: These arrangements only apply to US Passport holders.