Norway - Russia - Baltic States - Western Europe
Have been up in Arctic Norway twice (BMW K1100RS) from UK. I would now like to do it a third time (June 2005) then head east to Russia to Murmansk, south to St Peterburg and return home via the Baltic states that are now part of EEC.
1. Can anyone advise where I might get bike insurance cover for the Russia section everything else is within EEC imsurance cover territory?
2. Is bike insurance 3rd party a legal requirement in Russia?
3. While BMW K1100RS was excellent big tourer for Norway it is heavy and not good on un-made roads. Does anyone know the state of roads from Kirkenes to Murmansk and south from Murmansk to St Petersburg?
4. Is it best to get VISA for Russia here in UK or at border crossing from Norway?
5. Has anyone done this trip and can offer me any advice from their experiences?
6. Are there campsites in Russia and / or can you camp in the wilds?
Many thanks for any help you can provide.
By the way I will be doing this trip solo in June to catch the summer solstice in Arctic Norway, however if there is any UK person or other English speaking person wants to join me for the circuit get in touch. I am 59 years of age, have taken early retirement - it is now my time to go out to play?
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