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11 Feb 2010
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Ukraine/Belarus to Russia blocked??
I have been using Viamichelin to try to plan a route to include Kursk and Stalingrad, It wont let me use either the Belarus or Ukrainian borders to cross into or out of Russia. Is something going on there? are these borders blocked?
I am trying to create a circular route as I dislike returning by the same route.
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No these borders are not blocked unless war was declared in the last hour or so, who knows what viamichelin's problem is. Maybe just look at a map to plan the route?
I recommend staying off the main highways in Russia, which are full of truck traffic and police. IMHO the smaller roads are much more relaxing, safer, and interesting.
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Thanks for your reply.. This is what I get trying to go from Donec'k to Stalingrad
Itinéraire Donec'k Volgograd ViaMichelin : Calculez le meilleur Itinéraire routier Donec'k Volgograd
Which is far from optimum
Itinéraire Conseillé Court Rapide Economique Découverte Piéton Vélo Coût estimé 279.89 EUR
Péage 0.00 EUR | Carburant 275.71 EUR | Vignettes 4.18 EUR Temps42h25 dont 02h25 sur autoroutesDistance3615 km dont 230 km sur autoroutes
Google maps can't even attempt to calculate the route
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heh, that route is pretty whacked!
Can't you calculate a distance from donetsk to the Ukrainian/Russian border, and then from the border to Stalingrad? Any of the major highways in that area should have a border crossing point.
I can try to look at a map this weekend to see what border crossing looks good, but may forget...
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I guess follow the traffic should do it. maybe run along the coast road in.
Thanks for your help, but you see why from the route planner why I thought something was amiss.
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