TezzyBear
Hello,
I would not recommend that you apply to much in advance because you will need to have your RCMP police clearance and it takes time to have it and apostiles.
This document shouldnt be older than 3 months when you apply in Russia.
So i would ask for my documents, when you are very close to have it. Ask your visa.
There is a group on telegram where you can talk with other people about the SVV, common shared values visa and the process : https://t.me/friendsofcommonsharedvalues
Thanks
J