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[wondershot.livejournal.com]

Not directly language related, but I hope you can still help me:

I'm mailing a package from America to a friend in Russia, but I've heard crazy tales about Russian post offices and I'm concerned that my New Year's gifts might not reach their destination unless I take some special precautions. How would you go about sending a package to Russia? This is my first time doing this.

For instance, I need to write the recipient address in English and Russian, right? And fill out the customs forms of course... I bet this will be so expensive :/

If this has been asked before or some other site talks about this, just point me to a link. Thanks.

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[alex-mashin.livejournal.com]

The language you write the address in is not that important. From my experience, English will be understood. Just make sure there's the word "Russia" in English. For the peace of mind write the address in both Russian and English.

There is a risk, however, that the parcel will be received several days before January 1st, 2010.