We were unable to get insurance at the border when we crossed from Ukraine into Russia. Told to get it in the first town. We were unable to find an agent that could sell it to us. Something about not being able to enter our non Russian driver license into the computer. Spent half the day going to every insurance agent in town. Finally said **** it and rode on. Tried several times to get insurance in different towns we went through.
Got stopped once by police and eventually waived on even though we didn't have the insurance papers. In Volgograd a local took us to the main office of a couple different companies. While the staff was extremely helpful and tried several times to get us insurance in the end we proceed with out it.
Crossing out of Kazakhstan and back into Russia we were able to buy it with no problem. Less than $20 for 3 months.
So after all the above, I'd recommend you buy it at the border. Apparently there was an issue with foreign motorcycles getting insurance even though EU green card providers this summer. Heard this from both Stefan Knopf and Dooby at Lobagala. But seems like it is getting sorted out.
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