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[Pobeda45]

The name is Bolshunov, Stefan Kuzmich

Strangely non-Russian sounding first name, but that's what I get. It's a little surprising only because he has such a Russian patronymic, Kuzmich. (from "кузьма")

George

[RedMaestro2]

Originally Posted by Pobeda45

The name is Bolshunov, Stefan Kuzmich

Strangely non-Russian sounding first name, but that's what I get. It's a little surprising only because he has such a Russian patronymic, Kuzmich. (from "кузьма")

George

Thanks, George! He is a Russian according to his paperwork.

[ericlida]

It is from the Russian newspaper.
I used Alta Vista to translate from Russian language. Sorry if it's not excellent translation.
Just for the information - the price of these to coins is about 500 Ryb - or $15.00-20.00

In to Rostov-on- Don the citizen of the USA is sent for the colony for the smuggling of cultural values. [RBK] 22.10.2010, to Rostov-on- Don 1347 [v] to Rostov-on- Don student from the USA is sentenced to 3 years of colony for the smuggling of cultural values. As reports the press service of southern transport procuratorship, on July 20, 2010. in the zone of customs of control in the airport to [g].[Rostova]-on- Don in the international sector with the examination in Eugene Kravtsovaya were discovered the coin of the Russian Empire, coined in 1899 ; and a ruble in 1924[g]. the coinages, which have historical and cultural value. " Eugene it is Kravtsovaya it did not report the existing in the luggage values, which are subject to required declaration. It hid them from the customs control in the personal effect, after covering into the packing from [polotentsem]" , it is noted in the communication of department. In connection with this in the attitude of the 26- summer citizen of the USA was excited the criminal case for st. the smuggling of the cultural values, with respect to which were established the special rules of displacement ([ch].2 of [st].188 of criminal code RF. Law court sentenced [E].[Kravtsova] to 3 years of the deprivation of freedom with the serving of punishment in the correctional colony of general regime. Also, based on a court decision, the coins withdrawn in that condemned are confiscated into the income of state.

[CtahhR]

Looks like the Russians have just bagged another prisoner to exchange. I'm glad I buy all my Russian Empire coins in England or the US. Here in England we have a long history of "stealing" other nations' history so you need to know what the consequences are before you start. 3 Years banged up for 2 cheap coins isn't worth it.... Three years for trying to smuggle Lenin out I'd take my chances!

[RedBanner1920]

I'd hate to have to say why i was in the colony can you imagine? Murders rapist and thieves then someone asking you what are you in for? "Ummm i tried to take some coins home with me i bought from a flea market."

[CtahhR]

It could probably be adapted to be a FOX sit-com, "The Serial Killer and The Numismatist"...

[Eryk]

That's a harsh sentence. Is there some crack down going on now? It's been talked of here off and on for years, but never seemed that serious. (The number of items available, coins/medals/etc. is so vast and ongoing that it just seems obvious that it's not enforced.) Multi-year prison time for such minor smuggling seems like a message more than just law enforcement. Is it?

[Pobeda45]

Jesus, 3 years for an 1899 Rouble and a 1924 Rouble??
Scary story--I wonder if he's a former Soviet Citizen and someone who didn't bribe the customs agents when the coins were discovered.

Reminds me of a book I read recently, about a British guy doing 3-4 years in Russian prisons and labor colonies: Amazon.com: Tomorrow You Go Home: One Man's Harrowing Imprisonment in a Modern-Day Russian Gulag (9781592403752): Tig Hague: Books: Reviews, Prices & more

Wow.

George

[Tretov]

http://pravo.ru/news/view/40726/

[Pobeda45]

It still amazes me. I am sure the coins were probably F-VF-XF condition anyway, probably worth $50 combined..