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Petty crime , which presents itself mostly as pick-pocketing, is all
that should worry you in Russia. Sensible precautions include making
photocopies of your passport and visa, leaving passports and tickets in
the hotel safe, and noting down travellers' cheque and credit card
numbers. Do not carry large sums of money around with you and use a
money belt if possible.
The police ( militsia ) can be recognized by their blue-grey uniforms;
some may be armed. If you do have something stolen , report it to the
militsia : try the phrase " Menya obokrali " ("I have been robbed").
It's unlikely that there'll be anyone who speaks English, and even less
likely that your belongings will be retrieved, but you'll need a
statement detailing what you've lost for your insurance claim.
Visitors to Russia are advised to get booster-shots for diphtheria,
tetanus and polio. If you are on prescribed medication (particularly
insulin), bring enough supplies for your stay, although high-street
pharmacies ( aptéka ) offer many familiar medicines over the counter.
Foreigners tend to rely for treatment on private clinics , which charge
excessively high rates, so it's a good idea to take out insurance.
Emergency numbers
Police 02; Ambulance 03; Fire 01
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