Russia

=Visiting =

Russia is the world’s largest country in the world, and it stretches far from north to south and east to west. There are some well-known bodies of water in Russia; in particular, the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea,

The capital is Moscow, on the western side of the country. The central and eastern, particularly northeastern, parts of the country are not densely populated and are known for extremely cold weather.

=Entering with a Car or Motorbike= Correct as of: Late 2014 

Required Paperwork
As of late 2014, Russia does not require a Carnet de Passage to enter with a vehicle.

Process at border
Briefly describe the process at the border to enter with a vehicle

We recently (mid 2016) shipped our car San Francisco -> Vladivostok for $US3100 in a 20' container + $US200 for insurance. We used West Coast Shipping on the USA side who were on to it and very helpful. We used Yuri from Links Ltd in Vladivostok to do all the paperwork Russia side. Also really on to it and helpful. Yuri charges $US250 for his services. Port and customs are about $US800. (A Customs inspection can add an extra $US250 but random). Also, if you have entered the USA by land and did not do a Temporary Import then expect big issues. To export a car from the USA it must be Temporary Imported. We have direct information of cars being sent back to Mexico to get Imported before an export can be done. One simply shipped from Mexico (with issues). Hope it helps someone.Italic text

Cost of entry
Free

Permitted length of stay
State the permitted length of entry for the vehicle

In between you have to register yourself at the authorities. Make it a practice to ask for that once a week if you moved around, or more frequent if you tend to travel far distances. Any hotel, campground or equivalent will help you out. Just ask the staff for "registration" and they´ll know what you are asking for. They do charge you a minor fee.

Extension of stay
Describe the process to extend the permitted length of entry for the vehicle, if possible.

Storing a vehicle and temporarily leaving the country
It's possible without any charges to temporary import of private vehicle up to 1 year. You have to specify at the border the duration of import and take a document signed by the official. It's possible to leave by plane the country, nobody asked me the documentation at the airport. Nobody could drive the vehicle stored, only the owner.

Exiting with a vehicle
Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border to exit.

=Driving in =

Vehicle insurance requirements
Insurance is mandatory. Russia is a member of Green Card System insurance, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Motor_Insurance_Card_System.

Cost of vehicle insurance
State the price of insurance and a time period.

Where to purchase vehicle insurance
Describe where insurance can be purchased.

Driving license
''State the kind of driving licenses required. i.e. International Driving Permit.''

Driving side of road
Right.

RHD vehicles can be driven in.

Mandatory items in vehicle
Safety triangle, first aid kit and fire extinguisher are mandatory items in each vehicle.

General Road quality
''Give a brief description of the general road quality. Mention if one way streets are common.''

Road signs
Briefly describe the overall quality & existence of road signs for directions and hazards.

Toll roads
List the frequency and approximate price of toll roads.

Bribery in
Briefly describe how common bribery is and whether it should be expected, and the best way to deal with it.

Checkpoints
describe the frequency of checkpoints (police or military and what to expect.

Traveling with pets
List the entry requirements and anything else required to travel with a pet.

=Gas and Diesel price in = Last updated: March 2018 

Gas and Diesel Availability / Frequency
Briefly describe if gas shortages are known to occur. ''Also state the approximate average distance between gas stations. This is a very rough estimate.''

Gas and Diesel Quality
Discuss if gasoline / diesel considered "clean" or "dirty", and generally high or low quality.

State the sulfur content of diesel, if known.

=Safety and Security Considerations=

Driving at night
''Discuss driving at night and if it should it be avoided. Mention why.''

Vehicle parking
Discuss if vehicles can be parked on the street, if they are considered "safe" at night. If vehicles can not be parked on the street, list the other options that exist.

Special driving considerations
A List of special things to be careful of (i.e. Unsigned speed bumps, abnormal road rules, people or animals on the road, etc.). List any roads that are not recommended to drive for safety or other security reasons.

Security advisories and information
=Camping in = ''Describe if organized "pay" camping is common. List the facilities commonly found at these campsites.''

List the approximate average price range of camping in organized campgrounds.

''Also discuss the possibility of "wild" or "roadside" camping. How common is it? Is it considered safe, or a bad idea.''

Camping guide books
List and link to books specifically for camping.

Drinking water
Describe if the regular tap water is safe to drink. If not, describe where safe water can be purchased and the approximate average price range.

=Navigation=

Paper maps
Reise Know-How are amoung the best paper maps. Purchase paper maps before arriving in

GPS Maps of
Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa). (with links to each).

GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc. in
Link to sites that have a list of GPS co-ordinates (or directions) for camping locations (including "wild" campsites), propane filling, gas stations, repair shops, places of interest, etc.
 * iOverlander is a website and iPhone application designed by Overlanders, for Overlanders. It contains GPS co-ordinates and reviews for camping, hotels, propane, water, mechanics, borders and much more.

=Special Overland Travel interests= List any special items / places that are popular with Overlanders

=Vehicle Maintenance=

Local Garages
Add known good mechanics here.

=Buy or sell a car or motorbike in = Buy Describe how a foreigner can buy a vehicle. List any difficulties or limitations on where the vehicle can be driven.

Sell ''Describe how a foreigner can sell a foreign-plated vehicle, or list not possible.'

=References= Links to the source of any information - blogs or discussion forums, etc.

=Helpful External links= ''
 * Free helpline for Travelers
 * Free walking tours in Moscow
 * About the annual off-road festival "Total Chukhloma"''