About Oleg Khokhlov Expertise I`ll be glad to answer your questions about basics of
russian legislation and organization of State. You can
ask specific questions about problems with entry to
Russia,trade regulations,customs formalities,investment`s
protection.
Experience I have 3-year practice of legal consulting for
private investors and traders from USA,Austra-
lia and countries of European Union.
Other legal experience includes citizenship problems, international family law,civil trials.
Education/Credentials USIA Fellowship
George Soros Fund Fellowship
Question Russian legal code question: what are the laws with regard to carrying a knife concealed on your person while touring in Russia? Can you get through customs with a knife?
Answer Dear Philip, firstly, it depends on the type of knife. If you mean a knife that can be qualified as a "cold weapon" then it is prohibited to use it on any airlines and it is prohibited to take it through the Russian border and customs authority. There is a special Russian Federal Law "On weapons" that expressely prohibits the carrying of cold weapons, including knifes, and its use for self-defense.
Generally, please bear in mind that in Russia the concept of armed self-defense is not recognized at the moment, so
in this aspect the state policy is opposite the US one and various sanctions may be applied in case of breach.
