Many Russians living abroad retained friendly and family ties to their homeland. And they may have a desire not only to maintain contacts by telephone and in correspondence, but also to send various gifts and souvenirs to friends of their compatriots. Now mail provides ample opportunities for sending packages, but if you know the basic rules and the order of sending things between countries, it will be easier for you to choose the type of mail for you.
You will need
- - items for shipment;
- - packaging for them;
- - money to pay for the postal item;
- - The address of the person to whom you want to deliver things;
- - passport.
Instruction manual
1
Check to see if the package you are about to send complies with the postal rules of the Russian Federation. According to the law, since our country joined the Customs Union it is forbidden to send alcoholic products, all types of tobacco products, seeds and plants, things of high cultural value, such as antiques, in packages in Russia. Also, be careful with the shipment of products - if they are perishable and cannot be stored outside the refrigerator, they will also not be sent.
2
Decide which postal service you want to contact. This can be both state mail and international shipping systems, such as FedEx. Private forwarding services are more convenient to use if you need the fastest package delivery. But their services usually cost more than regular mail services.
3
Come to the post office of your chosen postal service. You can save and bring packing for your belongings with you. The best option is a cardboard box that fits in size. If desired, this package can be purchased directly at the post office. Also bring along your passport or other identification card.
4
Contact the mail officer and ask him to recommend the best rate for your package. Some countries offer special rates for shipping certain types of goods, such as books. It may be cheaper than a regular package.
5
Fill out the necessary documents for shipment. Indicate the shipping address in Russian and, if necessary, in a foreign language. Pay for the package. If there is such an opportunity, also insure it against theft or send it with declared value. It is known that at customs there is a risk that something might be stolen from the parcel.
6
Check how long the package will go. Depending on the postal tariff and the country of departure, the delivery time can be up to several weeks.
