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Question by Eclipse: Why would I have trouble sending a letter to Russia?
I recently got a penpal from Russia and she said to make a copy of my letter because there might be a problem with Russian mail service. Why would there be a problem?
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Answer by Σαμραν
Absoloutely nothing!
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Arsan Lupin says
The Russian mail service is horribly slow, – at least by Western standards – but they usually do deliver – eventually. It might occasionally get lost, so copying it isn't a bad idea. Most important: you MUST address it in accordance with the rules of your country's postal service. An example is at the link below, for the United States Postal Service. If you also want to include the recipient's address in Russian you may do so – but you must still use the Latin alphabet and Arabic numbers. They will be understood by everyone in Russia.
What I don't understand is why you are using the snail mail at all. They DO have Internet access, you know. Even the smaller cities have broadband Internet access. Everywhere but the most desolately remote outpost at least has telephone – which would provide dial-up access – and they also have cybercafes.almost everywhere.
Chris says
You might have a problem if you address it in English and your penpal was from a village where no one understood the language. The easiest way is to have her write her name and address correctly. Make a photo copy and tape it on. It always works.
Requiem says
Try it and see what happens. I cannot see why there would be a problem. Good to see you btw.
aj says
shouldnt be i mail my cousin in russia all the time
Kibenч.. says
They Probs Have Strikes Going On With There Mail Service At The Moment So I'd Do It Just Incase 🙂