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How to send a postcard to Russia?

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  • 24-10-2009 4:18pm
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    Sightaridis
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    I have no idea where this thread would belong so if you know where I can get an answer then feel free to direct me.

    Basically, I have a pen pal in Russia and have purchased some postcards to send to her, but I'm unsure about the requirements before sending. What kind of stamps do I need, how many etc. I'm so used to E-mail and the likes, don't think I've ever sent a postcard in my life! :o


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    Dord
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    I think the best place to ask would be in a post office. It might seem unusual but they usually know how much it is to send stuff, also I believe they sell stamps. :pac:


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    emty
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    Make sure the stamps you put in the card are in Russian.


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    WindSock
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    Sightaridis wrote: »
    I have no idea where this thread would belong so if you know where I can get an answer then feel free to direct me.

    Basically, I have a pen pal in Russia and have purchased some postcards to send to her, but I'm unsure about the requirements before sending. What kind of stamps do I need, how many etc. I'm so used to E-mail and the likes, don't think I've ever sent a postcard in my life! :o

    :eek: The perils of the electronic age.

    I think a standard overseas stamp should do it. Costs around 72c or something. Just ask in the Post Office anyways.


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    BendiBus
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    A step by step guide to the ancient art of sending a postcard. Tariffs included.

    http://www.anpost.ie/AnPost/MainContent/Business+Customers/Sending+Mail/Standard/StandardPost.htm

    Can Russian postmen read addresses written in Western script? Would you need to write the address in Cyrillic, with RUSSIA in Western script?


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    Rb
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    In Soviet Russia, postcard sends you.


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    JoeSchmoe
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    this thread isn't some sort od eloboarate prank is it? you really don't know how to send a postcard?


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    vektarman
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    If you're writing the address in western script, you might be able to find a Russian locally who'll also put the Cyrillic address on it. Slightly off topic but talking about modern changes I watched a programme on TV recently where they had to instruct a couple of teenagers how to use a public telephone, what we took for granted up to relatively recently now seems to be a lost art.:)


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