Is Zemo Larsi border between Georgia and Russia open?
Hi, sorry for so many questions, but I'm running out of time and need info - hope somebody can help
I've been forced to choose a last minute route from Georgia to Uzbekistan, as 2 friends just have told me, the embassy in Baku dont issue transit visas for turkmenistan anymore  (this is 1 week old information). I dont have time to get an Turmenistan visa before leaving home, so I'm thinking to get a russian visa and ride around the caspian sea. I would then head up to Astrakan and through Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan.
- Can anyone confirm with recent experience, that the Zemo Larsi border between Georgia and Russia is open to foreigners now? (I am danish so question goes for EU citizens).
- Does anyone think the current political situation with russia, might affect this border?
- My visa agent says I need hotel bookings, before applying for a russian visa to cross chechnya and dagestan. To get around this, I could just propose another route, but will that be a problem when riding in Chechnya?
- If anyone knows this area, could you please suggest a route color on the attached map. I know nothing about this area and will prefer riding fast good roads, as I dont have much time for this ride. Safety issues are also a concern..
If anyone is riding this road in early may and want company, please contact me.
Thanks a lot for any info 
Michael
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From Georgia to the Stans and then through russia or china to south east asia 2014 on Honda Africa Twin.
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