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Russia
VERIFIED · MAY 202622 ENTRIESEASTERN EUROPE
Russia is in Eastern Europe. Review the laws below before your trip. Country pages link to official sources, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Extremely strict drug laws. Political dissent = extremism charges. Avoid all protests.
DO NOT BRING
Anti-war protests · LGBT propaganda
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- LGBTQ+ content on a phone or laptop can be classified as 'extremist' or 'propaganda' under 2023 amendments, regardless of where it was created.
- CBD products are treated as narcotics here because Russian law makes no distinction between THC and other cannabinoids.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Wartime censorship laws criminalise 'discrediting the armed forces' and apply to social media posts made before entry.
- Foreigners must register their address with authorities within seven working days of arrival in most regions.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.