Who is at risk traveling to Russia without preparation?
Who is at risk traveling to Russia without preparation?
We’re continuing our series of posts about how to prepare for the Russian border. Here we explained how people with ties to Ukraine can protect themselves. And here is an instruction guide for people who donated to FBK.
Our new episode is for absolutely everyone traveling to Russia. It covers what to do if FSB officers want to check your phone.
Spoiler: the best option is to prepare a backup gadget in advance, but it’s important to do this wisely. For example, if the phone is completely clean, the security forces may suspect something is off. We explain what matters in the video.
💌 And if you need an urgent consultation about crossing the border, write to us on Telegram at @OvdInfoBot or by email at info@ovdinfo.org. It’s better to do this before the trip.
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A Border That Distrusts Spare Phones
Travelers to Russia are told to stage a phone that will not alarm the FSB.
Suspicion handles the rules now.