Ive been to Russia a few time and never once been stopped or harassed by the police and i did pass plenty police cars and checkpoints. Lithuania the Police were a bit aggressive and wanting a bribe but I just kept smiling handed them my in order papers and never made any offer of a bribe I was let on my way after a short delay. I ws also stopped by a russian army patrol who mainly wanted cigarettes - as I dont smoke I had none then after a look around the bike and a bit of broken conversation - I was on my way. Maybe I was lucky or maybe others have been unlucky. Keep within the speed limits, smile a lot if stopped and have all your papaers in order and ready to check. Make sure everything on your bike is working and correct. In my opinion its not as corrupt as people make out.
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