As noted, the delegation included 18 people with accompanying persons. They had an excursion in the building of the Federation Council, where they talked about the structure of Russian power and the history of the country.
During the tour, the delegation also asked how the Internet works in Russia.
After the Federation Council, representatives of the US Congress apparatus went on an excursion to the State Duma.
On August 27, US Senator Ron Johnson denied a Russian visa.
The Russian Embassy noted that Johnson did not even contact the diplomatic mission. The Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed these data and indicated that the policy was put on the stop list in response to the inclusion of Russian representatives there.
Later, US Senator Chris Murphy also said that Russia refused him an entry visa.