Legal status in Russia

Per-substance legal status for Russia, from sourced statutes where available. Legal information, not legal advice; drug laws change, so confirm with the destination’s embassy or drug authority before you travel.

2 confirmed substances83 not individually verifiedLast updated July 14, 2026

Confirmed legal status

Heroin

Legal status: Prohibited — Schedule I (Decree 681), fully banned
Consequences if caught: Heroin is a Schedule I substance — fully banned, not available even in Russian pharmacies. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: No medical/prescription pathway — Schedule I is fully banned.
Documentation: None — Schedule I substances cannot be imported.

wto.org · Updated June 25, 2026

Heroin in Russia, full detail →

Ketamine

Legal status: Controlled — forbidden even for veterinary use (since 2004)
Consequences if caught: Ketamine has been forbidden even for veterinary use since 2004. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Veterinary use is forbidden; verify any human-medical pathway with Russian authorities before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

Federal Act on Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances (24 Dec 1997) · customs.gov.ru · Updated June 25, 2026

Ketamine in Russia, full detail →

Not individually verified

For these 83 substances the governing national drug law is cited, but we have not verified that the substance specifically is scheduled under it. Treat them as unanswered, not as legal. Confirm with Russia’s drug authority or your embassy.

1P-LSD

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

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2-FDCK

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

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25I-NBOMe

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated June 25, 2026

2C-B

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated June 25, 2026

2C-E

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

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2C-I

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated June 25, 2026

2C-T-7

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated June 25, 2026

3-MMC

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

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4-AcO-DMT

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

4-HO-MET

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

5-MeO-DMT (Bufo / Toad)

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

6-APB

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 13, 2026

Adderall

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 13, 2026

Alcohol

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

Amanita muscaria

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

Amphetamine

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 13, 2026

Amyl Nitrite

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

Ayahuasca

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

Barbiturates

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

Benzodiazepines

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated June 25, 2026

Buprenorphine

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 13, 2026

Caffeine

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

Cannabis / THC

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated June 25, 2026

Cathinone

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

CBD

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

Clonazepam

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 13, 2026

Cocaine

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated June 25, 2026

Codeine

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 13, 2026

Crack Cocaine

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

Delta-8-THC

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

Diazepam

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 13, 2026

DMT

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated June 25, 2026

DOM

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

DXM

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

Ephedrine

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 13, 2026

Etizolam

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 13, 2026

Fentanyl

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated June 25, 2026

Gabapentin

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

GBL

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

GHB

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated June 25, 2026

HHC

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

Hydrocodone

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 13, 2026

Khat

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated June 25, 2026

Kratom

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated June 25, 2026

Lorazepam

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 13, 2026

LSA (Morning Glory)

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

LSD

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated June 25, 2026

MDA

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

MDMA

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated June 25, 2026

MDPV

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

Memantine

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

Mephedrone (4-MMC)

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

Mescaline

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated June 25, 2026

Methadone

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 13, 2026

Methamphetamine

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated June 25, 2026

Methaqualone (Quaaludes)

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

Methylone

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

Methylphenidate

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 13, 2026

Mitragynine

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 13, 2026

Modafinil

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 13, 2026

Morphine

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 13, 2026

MXE

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

Nicotine

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

Nitrous Oxide

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

Oxycodone

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 13, 2026

PCP

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated June 25, 2026

Peyote

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated June 25, 2026

Phenibut

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

Pink Cocaine / Tusi

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

Poppers

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

Pregabalin

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

Psilocybin

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated June 25, 2026

Quetiapine

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

Salvia divinorum

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated June 25, 2026

Scopolamine (Devil's Breath)

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

Synthetic Cannabinoids (K2 / Spice)

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

THC-P

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

Tobacco

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

Tramadol

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 13, 2026

Xanax (Alprazolam)

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 13, 2026

Xylazine

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated June 25, 2026

Zolpidem

Legal status: Not confirmed — verify with Russian embassy / Federal Customs Service
Consequences if caught: Under Decree 681 (30 June 1998): Schedule I substances are fully banned (not available even in Russian pharmacies); Schedules II and III have limited circulation and are allowed only with a Russian prescription. This specific substance's schedule was not confirmed by a reachable source. Possession without intent to supply is criminalised, and 'large'/'extra-large' thresholds are set low — measured by the total weight of the mixture, not the pure substance. For example, more than 0.5 g of heroin, opium, or desomorphine without intent to supply can bring up to 3 years' incarceration.
If prescribed / medical: Allowed only with a Russian prescription if in Schedule II/III; fully banned if Schedule I. Verify with the Russian embassy before travel.
Documentation: Carry the original prescription/medical report stating your condition, why the drug is needed, the drug name, the quantity, and that it is for personal use, plus a sworn Russian translation. You cannot carry medication for another person. On arrival use the red corridor and declare it in box 3.6 of the Passenger Customs Declaration; failing to declare can bring administrative or criminal liability.

wto.org · Updated July 14, 2026

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