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GENERAL INFORMATION ON RUSSIA - for guidance only!
Crime
As in most countries, cities in Russia have their fair share of petty crime. You should be alert at all times to the possibility of mugging, pick-pocketing and theft from vehicles or hotel rooms. Be particularly alert to groups of women and children who beg, and pickpockets around the main railway concourses.
Take care when drinking with or meeting casual or new acquaintances in bars, restaurants or night-clubs, as there have been incidents of robbery and violence involving foreigners, amongst them British nationals. Do not leave your drinks unattended as they may then be drugged.
Incidents of armed violence in major cities are usually linked to criminal/business activities and are not usually directed against foreigners. There have also been bomb attacks linked to criminal disputes.
Racially motivated attacks by racist "skinhead" groups do occur in Russia. Experience has shown that these racial attacks increase around the anniversary of Adolf Hitler’s birthday of (20 April). If you are of Asian or Afro-Caribbean descent, we advise you to take extra care.
In St Petersburg there has been a sharp increase in street crime since early April 2004, with tourists being targeted specifically. A worrying recent development relates to tourists being held up at knifepoint on the metro and buses. This is carried out by well-organised gangs. You should be especially aware of pickpockets in the main tourist areas. Incidents of bogus police officers harassing and robbing tourists are also occurring. If you are stopped always insist on seeing ID. Avoid openly carrying expensive items, or anything that might easily identify you as a tourist.
Political Situation
The next major elections scheduled are the Duma (parliamentary) elections in 2007, and the next Presidential elections are scheduled for 2008. In January 2005, there have been a number of demonstrations throughout the Russian Federation to protest the replacement of welfare subsidies with cash payments. The demonstrations have mainly been peaceful.
Local Travel
We strongly advise against all travel to Chechnya, Ingushetia, Dagestan and North Ossetia, Karachai-Cherkessia, Kabardino-Balkaria (including the Elbrus area) and to eastern and southern parts of Stavropol Krai, particularly where it borders Chechnya and North Ossetia, due to the security situation.
As well as the ongoing conflict in Chechnya, terrorist/criminal bombings have occurred throughout this region, including one on 3 February 2004 in Vladikavkaz, North Ossetia, which killed 2 people and injured 10. There have also been a number of armed confrontations in January 2005 between federal forces and militants, including a two-day siege in Nalchik, the capital of Kabarda-Balkaria, and a 15 hour siege in Makhachkala, the capital of Dagestan, in January 2005. Further violence in the North Caucasus region is likely.
Kidnapping in the region is common and Westerners are particularly vulnerable: four Western hostages, including three Britons, were murdered in Chechnya in December 1998 and a Dutch aid worker was kidnapped in Dagestan in August 2002 and spent 21 months in captivity.
If you travel to these parts of Russia despite this advice you are taking a serious risk, and must accept that the ability of the FCO and the British Embassy in Moscow to help in the case of an emergency is severely limited.
Cross-border traffic with Georgia and Azerbaijan is subject to restrictions.
Road Safety
You may drive a car in Russia for a limited period if you hold an international driving license. For further information on driving restrictions, check with an international driving organisation.
Road conditions can often be poor, especially outside the major cities.
You should comply with all local speed limits. The standard speed limit for built-up areas is 37mph (60 kph), outside built-up areas 55 mph (90 kph) and 62 mph (100 kph) on motorways (Brest-Moscow). Visiting motorists who have held a driving licence for less than two years must not exceed 43 mph (70 kph).
If travelling by taxi, use officially marked taxis and do not share them with strangers.
Rail Safety
If you are travelling by overnight train and have the use of a sleeping compartment, store valuables in the container under the bed/seat.
Do not leave the compartment empty. Compartments have a simple lock on the sliding door. On some trains there may be an additional lock to be attached to the fitted handle/lock unit, which holds this securely locked. There may also be a steel switch at head-height on the door panel which, when pulled down, prevents the closed door from being slid open. Plug the cavity in the switch to prevent it being flipped back.
Air Safety
Two Russian airliners on internal flights crashed on 24 August. Russian investigations have now confirmed that both aircraft were destroyed by suicide bombers. You should be aware that security on Russian internal flights is not as high as that for international flights. Technical safety on scheduled Russian internal and external flights is now broadly in compliance with international norms. This is not the case for some charter flights.
LOCAL LAWS AND CUSTOMS
You should not become involved with drugs. Penalties are severe and the courts impose long sentences for those found in possession of even small quantities of drugs, regardless of whether they are "hard" or "soft". There is a zero tolerance policy on drink driving. Homosexuality is legal in Russia and there is a reasonably tolerant attitude to homosexuality in major urban areas. There is still, however, a degree of intolerance amongst some sections of the population, and you should however be careful about open displays of affection in public. The photographing of any military installation, establishment or site of strategic importance is prohibited; this includes airports. People not observing this rule are likely to have their film confiscated, be detained for questioning and possibly arrested.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
British nationals need a visa to enter Russia. During periods of high demand, for example during the summer holidays, you should apply for a visa well in advance. If you live in England, Wales or Northern Ireland you should apply to the Russian Embassy in London: http://www.great-britain.mid.ru. If you live in Scotland, you should apply to the Russian Consulate General in Edinburgh. The Embassy in London can normally process visas in 15 working days, and you can submit an application by post or in person. If you want to get a visa more quickly it is possible to queue in person and pay an extra fee, though the numbers processed in this way per day are limited. You must have an exit visa to leave Russia. Most entry visas include an exit visa. However, some entry visas i.e. certain types of student visas, do not include an exit visa. If this is the case your sponsor, not the Embassy or Consulates, will need to obtain the exit visa for you before you can leave the country. Ensure that you are aware of the terms and conditions attached to your visa before travelling to Russia. Visitors must register their visas within three working days of arrival in Russia with the local branch of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Most major hotels will do this automatically. You need not register a visa if the visit is for under three days. If your passport has less than six months to run, you may be refused entry to Russia. You are advised to get a replacement passport before travelling. Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country. For further information on exactly what will be required at immigration please contact the Russian Embassy in London http://www.great-britain.mid.ru.
Dual Nationality
Under international law, the British Embassy or Consulates cannot formally intervene with the Russian authorities on behalf of dual Russian/British citizens who enter Russia on a Russian travel document.
If you come to Russia to renew your Russian international passport, you should be aware that it may take up to four months for a new passport to be issued. You will have to remain in Russia throughout this period. If this happens, the British Embassy or Consulates cannot obtain an exit visa for your British passport.
Parents should note that children born overseas and added to their Russian passports by Russian Embassies may now have to obtain their own passport to exit Russia. There have been instances where a parent has renewed their own passport but the authorities have refused to add the child to it until the child's claim to Russian citizenship is properly substantiated. Parents should check the Russian Nationality Act and contact their nearest Russian Embassy or Consulate to ensure that their child has a claim to Russian citizenship, and that they have the necessary paperwork to prove this before travelling to Russia to renew passports.
Migration Cards
All foreign nationals entering Russia must fill in a Migration card. The card is in two parts, "A" and "B". Give part "A" to the Immigration Officer on arrival. Keep part "B" with your passport and show it, along with your passport, to the police if they stop you for an identity check during your stay. Give part "B" to the Immigration Officer on your departure from Russia.
You must complete a new migration card each time you enter Russia, even if you have a multiple entry visa.
If you lose part "B" of the card you will be fined, and your departure from the country could be delayed.
Customs
You may import into the country up to 10,000 US dollars (or equivalent) without declaring it. You may export from the country up to 3,000 US dollars without declaring it.
If you import into the country a sum of money over 10,000 US dollars or certain categories of goods such as more costly electrical items, jewellery or antiques and valuable musical instruments you must complete a customs declaration form (available at all ports of entry) on arrival.
If you wish to import certain sophisticated electronic items (e.g. Global Positioning System instruments), you must get an operating licence from the Russian authorities before you travel. If you are unsure whether you should declare an item or need an operating license you should check with the Russian Embassy before your departure. http://www.great-britain.mid.ru
If you export from the country a sum of money between 3,000 and 10,000 US dollars, it must be declared on departure. If you are exporting from the country a sum of over 10,000 US dollars you must provide documentary proof that you either imported it into the country or have legally obtained it whilst in the country.
If you complete a declaration form you must ensure that it is stamped by a Customs official at your port of entry or it will not be valid. If you fail to complete a declaration form on arrival or to get it validated by Customs officials your foreign currency and non-declared items may be confiscated when you leave Russia and you may be fined.
HEALTH
A Reciprocal Health Care Agreement is in operation between the UK and Russia. This entitles British nationals to free treatment in a Russian hospital.
However, we strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling.
Tap water is not drinkable throughout Russia. Caution should be exercised and local advice sought. Bottled mineral water is widely available.
For further information on health, check the Department of Health's website at: www.dh.gov.uk.
NATURAL DISASTERS
There are occasional occurrences of flooding in Russia, mainly in Siberia, and also earthquakes in the North Caucasus and in the Far Eastern region.
GENERAL
It is a legal requirement to carry ID at all times: either your passport or a copy of it.
It is difficult to buy Russian currency (roubles) in the UK. We advise that you take US dollars or euros to change once you arrive in Russia (it is illegal to pay directly with dollars or euros). All dollar or euro notes should be in good condition. You should only change money at banks, hotels and recognised exchange kiosks. It is an offence to change money from street traders.
Most hotels, restaurants and larger shops accept credit cards, but smaller shops do not. ATMs exist in most major cities. Travellers cheques are not widely accepted.
As well as full insurance cover for medical treatment and accidents, we recommend that you have cover for unexpected losses such as cancelled flights, stolen cash, cards, passport or luggage.
We advise all British visitors and residents, particularly those visiting remote parts of Russia, to register with the Consular Sections of the British Embassy, Moscow or the British Consulates-General in Ekaterinburg and St Petersburg. |
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