Christophe,
For whatever reason, both customs and post office are really tough with books. Here again the 50 year rule applies: if less than 50 years old, it's no problem, if over 50 year old, big boo-boo. As far as I can tell, it is very strictly enforced, much more so than for other items.
Marc
PS: since you ask what to bring back, caviar is still a favorite over there, even though prices are skyrocketing at the same rate as Soviet orders. Beware, most sellers peddle fake caviar (yep, they fake that too). The best place to buy the real thing at a reasonable price is at Ryba on Nevsky, just below Our Lady of Kazan (cash only
).
For whatever reason, both customs and post office are really tough with books. Here again the 50 year rule applies: if less than 50 years old, it's no problem, if over 50 year old, big boo-boo. As far as I can tell, it is very strictly enforced, much more so than for other items.
Marc
PS: since you ask what to bring back, caviar is still a favorite over there, even though prices are skyrocketing at the same rate as Soviet orders. Beware, most sellers peddle fake caviar (yep, they fake that too). The best place to buy the real thing at a reasonable price is at Ryba on Nevsky, just below Our Lady of Kazan (cash only
).
