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Thanks for the link to the other thread. It was very informative!
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Guys,
Regulation is still the same:
. any state award (medal, order, prize) whether Soviet or Russian Federation is verbotten
. anything mass-produced made more than 50 years ago but less than 100 years ago must get an official authorization from the Ministry of Culture; less than 50 years is OK, older than 100 years, verbotten
. anything made by hand or unique in character must be authorized for export by its author AND get an official authorization from the Ministry of Culture
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When my father worked for the first time in Russia (2002), he traveled everyday from Finland, crossing the border. He said border guards and customs were very friendly, and they never checked his bags or suitcases.
The second time, after the exporting prohibition, he didn´t have any trouble when taking out some medals and badges I asked him to bring to me. The only difficult thing he had was finding them since the militaria stores he visited the first time were selling almost only fake ukrainian stuff
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Realize though that border guards are like anyone else and they will "profile" you when they see you. If they see you everyday at a border crossing they are going to treat you much differently then if you are flying out of Moscow airport and are an obvious tourist. There are only so many places to hide contraband.
I believe the ban also applies to the religious relics, not just orders/medals but I think the export of religious relics has always been a issue. If I am wrong, someone in the know please let ME know.
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11-17-2008, 11:27 PM
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Sanzotta Wrote:I believe the ban also applies to the religious relics, not just orders/medals but I think the export of religious relics has always been a issue. If I am wrong, someone in the know please let ME know.
Yup, you´re right. Before the more strict prohibition laws were passed, the export of any art or goods produced before 1945 were forbidden, including religious. There were some items though -icons- that could be taken out under written permission of the ministry of culture.
And BTW my dad never hid nothing. He wasn´t asked to open his bags, that´s all.
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Really? I did not know that. I know Cuban cigars are not to be had so I guess it's the same with medals. I *did* buy some Cuban cigas when I was in Europe, and they were nice!
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A wise man said: 'you should not pay a premium for what you want beyond your comfort level, and always ensure there is a mutually agreeable return policy.'
... But, I don't believe it is the current trend, here, in Russia.
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