Make Sure Your Visa and Passport Information Match

In many sectors, it seems little has changed in Russia since the breakup of the USSR. Travelers must be especially diligent in making sure that all of their travel documents are in order and correct. Slight mistakes can lead to travelers being thrown into holding cells without food, water, breaks, or even phone calls. While these measures may be throwbacks to Soviet-era Russia, they do occur even today. Check and double check names, numbers, and dates, and insist on corrections being made if you catch any mistakes.