The Russians normally ask for proof of health insurance for non-UK Nationals. I've never heard of anyone needing to prove car insurance.
The Green Card system is now active in the European Part of Russia, but most insurers in the UK will not include Russia on the Green Cards they issue.
I am not aware of being able to buy third party insurance from Russian companies (e.g. RosGosStrakh) online (let me know if you find a way), but there is always an insurance agent / kiosk at the border.
I would send copies of travel insurance documents, and explain that Russian third-party insurance will be bought from the RosGosStrakh agent at >>Insert border name<< on the day you enter, as it is not available online.
If you are still asked for these impossible documents, it may mean they are finding ways to avoid issuing you a visa. In fairness, the rule is that you can only get a Russian Visa in a country where you are a national, or where you are resident for more than 90 days. You should have got them at home
Worst comes to the worst, it's over to DHL to send passports to the embassy in your home country.
Daniel
Last edited by danielsprague; 5 May 2014 at 22:42.
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