I don't appreciate the bolded accusation. I took the process from this site which you are required to apply through for a Russian visa, unless you go through an agency. ru.vfsglobal.co.uk/Tourist_visafees.html
You pay the visa fee, and you also have to pay a service charge. You need to pay for an invitation as well on a basic tourist visa. I added the cost of delivery once the process is done, but if you pick it up in person you'll save on that cost.
If you still feel I'm wrong, then please do leave a link to the price list to show you only pay 35 euros total and I'll be happy to put my hands up and admit the error.
You pay the visa fee, and you also have to pay a service charge. You need to pay for an invitation as well on a basic tourist visa. I added the cost of delivery once the process is done, but if you pick it up in person you'll save on that cost.
If you still feel I'm wrong, then please do leave a link to the price list to show you only pay 35 euros total and I'll be happy to put my hands up and admit the error.