I Got Interrogated at the Russian Border

You’ve just landed in Moscow after a long, awkward flight. No direct routes, overpriced tickets, weird transfers—but you made it. You’re tired, hungry, ready to crash. Then the border guard looks at your passport… and makes a call. Suddenly, you're being led into a back room for questioning by Russia’s FSB.

This isn’t a one-off horror story. It’s something that’s happened to me nearly every time I’ve entered Russia since 2022.

In this video, I walk you through the full experience:

What the wait is actually like
What the interrogation involves
What they look for on your phone
Why it’s happening
What to do if it happens to you
It’s not fun—but it’s manageable. And if you’re planning to travel to Russia in 2025, it’s something you should be prepared for.

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