Carry on luggage allowance in Russia

Attention please! In accordance with the order #104(Annex 1) of RF Ministry of Transportation, new regulations concerning liquids allowance in carry-on baggage came into effect starting August 28, 2007

Safety regulations affecting the carriage of liquids in hand baggage are in place at Russian international and domestic airports:

1. The liquid is in a container with a capacity no greater than 100ml (or equivalent)
2. The containers are all contained within one closed transparent re-sealable plastic bag (such as a re-sealable freezer bag or zip top bag) which itself must not exceed 1 litre in capacity
3. 1 plastic bag per traveler
4. The plastic bag must be taken out of your cabin bag and placed in a tray for x-ray screening

In this case ‘liquids’ include gels, pastes, lotions, liquid/solid mixtures and the contents of pressurised containers, e.g. toothpaste, hair gel, drinks, soups, syrups, perfume, deodorant, shaving foam, aerosols, etc.

Essential medicines in liquid form sufficient and essential for the flight, as long as verified as authentic, baby milk and liquid baby food - are permitted in the cabin bag and must be screened separately

Items purchased in duty-free stores at the airports in Russia and EU as well as on-board purchases must be placed in a sealed plastic bag. Travelers must produce oroginal receipts confirming the purchase