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Originally Posted by ilesmark
I totally agree re the GAI-infested roads of Russia,
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A lot of people seem to have problems with the Russian police, but most of the ones that I encountered (other than in Bashkiria) were very professional and friendly. I was stopped about 12-15 times in about 7000 km, usually didn't even have to show any documents, was only fined once (I think about $10) for speeding through a village.
It might help that I speak Russian, but maybe not, alot of people advise pretending not to speak Russian even if you do. If you really want to avoid problems with the police, stay off the main roads--there are virtually no police on the smaller roads, and any you encounter will probably be so tickled to encounter a foreigner in their little village that they wouldn't think of hassling you.
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