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	Create New Topic   My Posts   My forum buddies   Invite friends   Private messages Russian brides > Main Forum > Taxes of gifts brought to Russia Author Post GLTALLTOAD Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 2/3/2005 8:34:29 PM   Can someone explain that one in details, please? On another thread TD mentioned that if i bring a laptop to my lady, I should expect to pay a ton in taxes for it... After all the techie mumbo jumbo I desist from the idea, temporarily at least. But what about other lesser gifts like silk scarves for her mother or a portable music CD player for her borther? Are there specific value limits allowed to bring without paying taxes? toad nasfan6 Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 2/4/2005 5:53:36 AM   Toad Who's to say the cd player is not yours. I would not declare that or certain gifts that you could claim as yours. Silk scarves will not be an issue. Hell customs was not that big of an issue in Kiev, I don't know about Russia. I wore a necklace and her ring around my neck and had no problem at all. If I was questioned all I was going to say it was my mothers and it has sentimental value to me. But that issue did not arise. Later Mike jetmba. Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 2/4/2005 6:38:09 AM   Toad - I brought in numerous electronic devices like a camcorder, 2 CD players (one I gave her), etc. The only problem that i had was anything that was in original packaging. You, being a classy guy (I'm guessing) might not want to take her brother's CD player out of the box and make like its yours. Some of us have fewer scruples. Of course - I only know about Moldova, Ukraine and Lavtia - never been to the mother of all FSU countries. GLTALLTOAD Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 2/4/2005 8:09:20 AM   I told Lena I'd postpone the trip if she didn't tell me at least three things she'd like me to bring her. The little brat said: "Fine...I want a postcard of every place in California you have been personally. And you cannot tell me there are less than three!!!" Her mother is getting a set of Louis Vuitton silk scarves of different sizes and colors, local flowers and maybe something else, but don't know what.. Her brother surprised her by getting out of his shy shell and asked her if I could help him get some book or music CD to practice his English. So he's getting a Hooked on Phonics package and a couple of books, CDs....and of course, a Raiders beannie cap. The princess gets a Thomas Guide Map Book of California - 2005 Edition, a black bikini (skimpy, of course), the 10 language Lingo Pacifica Talk electronic translator, a couple of books about California with lots of photos, a box full of postcards....and to top it all, the cutest live California two legged tall toad that ever lived. She swears the E-Burg customs is a lot more lax that what she's been through in Moscow and St. Petersburg. I hope the same applies to visiting foreigners. We'll find out soon enough. The language translator, cameras and my music CD player will go through as personal items. The rest will stay in the original package. toad Thunderdome Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 2/4/2005 1:17:11 PM   Toad, Toad, Toad, a laptop (see that thread now) is of all those presents the easiest to smuggle, oops, bring in. It works, it's in the original carrying case (what else), all the goodies also (of course), and best of all nobody will ask you if it's 'yours'. "No, it's the pilot's, I just help him carry it" would be an appropriate answer, just in case. Keep all purchasing slips elsewhere, and if you'll declare it as a gift you will pay a normal tax on a surplus of $500 (I stand under correction here). All reasonable, no 'ton', never said this in any case. Hey, YOU suggested to gift her a piece of high-tech, so expect to do some homework (which I've done for you I think). As a coincidence it is best suited to literally carry across customs, blatantly displayed. Oh, just a tip - I'd load some files on it to make it appear 'used'. It's just a pc Toad, you're American, your standard tool - who cares? jetmba. Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 2/4/2005 2:52:23 PM   Thunder: Yout bold face post has disappeared. Along with all the helpful advice you put in it. jetmba. Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 2/4/2005 2:53:30 PM   Okay it didn't. I just looked t the wrong thread. GLTALLTOAD Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 2/4/2005 2:58:21 PM   Alright, Alright, Alright, damn it...the damn puter is back on the list. Happy now? Either way, I still have four full weeks before my kids take me to the airport to finalize the gift list and I already got 80% of it done...WOW. You guys have no idea how much I hate shopping for gifts. If it wasn't for the internet, I'd be the guy the managers kick out of the stores so they can close and go home to celebrate Xmas Eve with their families...:) Frankly, I'm amazed at how much we both have been able to get done in just 3-4 days. But more amazed at how much shit it takes to get organized. She already got the hotel for the first night in E-burg, scheduled a tour to Tobolsk with an english or spanish pro guide for a 3-4 hours walk of the Cathedral, Romanovs residence, etc etc....Also scheduled a taxi to take us there so we can stop by Rasputin's house on the way to Tobolsk and she made dinner reservations for the Big Tuesday (Woman's Day) This girl (and her Momma - for raising her) are getting megadoses of roses on Woman's day. toad felicedate Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 2/4/2005 3:47:59 PM   Gustavo. You can easily take a laptop for your lady. Just do not declare it. According to the customs' rules your laptop is your "personal belongings", you have an option to declare it or not. What for to declare? For example if it is stolen you can go to the police and have a proof that you had one. But simply do not declare it and you are free to leave it in Russia. I know what I tell, almost every guy coming with our help has a laptop with him, no problems ever arised. By the way, my advise is to check the weather forecast for the region you are going, you will be "pleasantly" surprised after California sun!:-) Do you know how -30C feels like?:-) You will try it. GLTALLTOAD Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 2/4/2005 4:28:05 PM   Felice, Growing up I spend several years in Patagonia...One of our favorite pranks was to throw a classmate out of the school building with nothing more than his socks and underwear in the middle of August. (For those of you who never studied geography, that is the dead of winter in the southern hemisphere.) Needless to say I also got a turn on occasion. So yes, I know what -30C feels like. And much lower when you ad the constant wind chill factor of the patagonia steppes. Besides, who am I to complain?....I will come back to southern California after 10 days. The sun and beaches will be here waiting for me. But temps in March are not usually that bitter in Tyumen-Eburg, and even if they are, I rather see Lena sooner than later. I'll come prepared. Thanks for the tip. toad felicedate Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 2/4/2005 5:34:40 PM   Toad, I guess it was much fun being outside only wearing socks!:-) I still reccomend taking care of getting some REALLY WARM clothes. You know, Tobolsk is an interesting place. During the times of Russian empire those people who were not in favour of the tzar and the state also the convicts were sent to an exile to the Tobolsk fortress(now it is that city) on foot by the way. It was a good way to get rid of a person. Not too many survived because of the frosts, wild animals and so on. So this place is definitely not a hot beach near San Diego!:-) GLTALLTOAD Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 2/4/2005 10:30:08 PM   Don't worry..I have REALLY WARM clothes. Felice, in case you didn't know, we not only have sun and beaches in Calif. ..Ever heard of Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the continental USA and the Sierra Nevada mountain range? Lena's also going to help me get one of those famous russian fur trooper style hats with ear covers that P.E.T.A members like to spray-paint so much. Everywhere I look for regional information, they have weather condition warnings and "what to wear" suggestions. Wearing layers of clothing always seems to be the best way to stay warm. And for this region looks like it is no exception. I have lined snow pants, long johns, mountain hiking wool socks, (but the warmest socks are my Adidas soccer referee ones.) Hiking boots, snow boots, heavy leather thick rubber sole Dickie shoes. Snowboarding gloves, fur lined leather dress gloves and even a pair of cheap but warm wool gloves. A 3 in 1 North Face fleece lined snow parka type jacket rated to 10,000 units of whatever it is they rate this things. Also a 3/4 long think leather jacket with a fleece lining for dressier ocassions that is even heavier than the other one. Various thick sweaters, long cotton sleeve shirts... And of course, my Raiders beannie cap. I'm still looking for a pair of dressy warm scarves to wear with the leather jacket. so I'm not worried about having enough warm clothing to wear. And if that is still not enough, fuck it, I'll stay inside, damn it...;) toad izifaddag Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 2/5/2005 7:13:50 PM   Jesus Christ Toad! Where do you think this place is Antartica? I have a Burlingtons dress overcoat and a couple of sweaters. Cuban style dress boots and maybe my pair of boot style training shoes. Also a few shirts, suit and a jacket. Layers should do the trick. If I need anything I'll buy it there and then leave it with her when I go. Next time it will be that much easier. Less to carry. I wasn't planning on route marches and mountaineering. Did you remember the crampons? No not tampons, crampons! Now you have me concerned about gifts. I think I have got this under control but it is a can of worms. Any one read that document from Elena Petrova? She goes into the culture and the giving gifts thing etc, etc. Frankly Marina has blown this out of the water several times already. However it still bothers me. I got some jewelry for her a bottle of perfume (the good stuff) and a digital camera (a cheapy, couldn't afford an Olympus). I also bought even more stuff for her daughter. She never gets anything from her real father so guess what! Now I have to worry about smuggling this shit in?? Help. I've got a little CD player in the impossible to open without a blowtorch plastic. Same with the camera. Should I open them? Also what about this $500 thing? Am I ok under $500? izifaddag Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 2/5/2005 7:14:46 PM   Also I guess wrapping presents is out of the question? GLTALLTOAD Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 2/5/2005 7:55:11 PM   How old is the kid? Disney characters maybe? izifaddag Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 2/5/2005 8:11:54 PM   She is going to be 12 and I have a bunch of art stuff, faux jewlery, a really cheap digital camera and a CD discman type thing. Maybe some other bits and pieces. One thing I have been doing with the child is I bought some cheap postcards with Florida animals on them. Each day I send her another postcard with a little message just for her and a new Spanish word. She speaks fluent English and wants to learn Spanish. After I finish the Florida postcards I will send postcards from England. jetmba. Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 2/6/2005 3:54:55 AM   Izi - I would DEFINITELY take the items out of the plastic packaging. EVERY time I have visited the FSU they have made me open at LEAST one of my suitcases for inspection. and things (any things) in their original packaging ALWAYS seem to draw attention. Nothing else does. Toad: Okay the fur hats start at around $100 and go up, way up. And you wondered about when you would ever where the pointy shoes again - well I'll wear those many times before I will ever wear one of those fur hats in the US. So as a consequence - I could not come to grips with buying one for the short amount of time I would be there (besides, they don't pack well for coming home). One very strang thing about Moldova AND Ukraine AND Latvia was that even though these people have so little - the one incredible extravigance that they all partake in is their coat (always leather or shearling or natural fur) and their shoes (women's "boots" actually, Italian design poity toe, stilleto heel). They may not have a dollar (or a lei) to their name but they have expensive coats and shoes - at least all attractive women under 30 did. So my fiance thought it was ridiculous that I refused to buy a fur hat. Remember I come from Wisconsin, the "frozen tundra" of sports fame - and I seldom wear a hat - and when I do its a stocking hat. My fiance told me that style wise "Its a fur hat or nothing." She told me that only guys "From The Village" (a constantly used derogatory reference) wear stocking caps in Moldova. Okay - in the second week I got a cold - accompanied by a very sore throat. She would hear none of it when I told her that I thought I caught it from the idiot who sat next to me in the plane during the 8 1/2 hour flight over there - the guy who kept coughing all over me. I told her about incubation periods and viruses - but she told me that the way you catch a cold is by not having your head covered and she chastised me for not buying a fur hat. Well of course, NOW, I was not about to buy a fur hat - so with some reluctance (and noncooperation) on her part we went to the market to buy me a hat. It was a pirated ADDIDAS hat (How do I know? Because on the lower case "i" in "addidas" there was no space under the dot. It actually said "addldas". Besides that it was only 50 lei (under $5) and had no real manuafacture's label.) And she kept on looking at me in a very ammused fasion - especially when I wore it with my long leather trench coat - and telling me "You know...you look like one of our Moldovan guys." It was not said as a compliment. jetmba. Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 2/6/2005 4:04:39 AM   Probably obvious - but of course the "addidas hat" I bought was a stocking hat. Like the guys "from the village" (she actually says "from the Willage") wear. jetmba. Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 2/6/2005 4:24:31 AM   Evidently I am not the only American guy who just doesn't get it regarding the imprtance of dressing to the nines for winter weather. There was a picture in Newsweek magazine of official assembly of dignitaries who met in Germany to pay homage to the Holicaust victims. In this group of VIPs, all leaders of various countries, all are wearing very stylish outerwear, fine fabrics, fur and leather and we see dinified caps and even a few Russian fur hats. And there is Dick Cheney - wearing an olive colored ski-parka and a stocking cap that says "Staff 2001" on it. He was criticised internationally for not dressing "like an American" and not with enough style." I, at LEAST, wore a nice jacket. jetmba. Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 2/6/2005 4:25:38 AM   was supposed to be "dignified" caps and hats. Your Reply: Your name:   New Registration Password:   Forgot password?   refresh Code:   Russian brides > Main Forum > Taxes of gifts brought to Russia
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