Poste restante: Russia Fairly reliable

До востребования (do vostrebovaniya) · Почта России

In short. Russia: poste restante is called “До востребования (do vostrebovaniya)” and is run by Почта России. A letter is held: 30 days (letters) · 15 days (express parcels). Cost: Free. ID document: required.

Example address

DUPONT Camille
До востребования
6-DIGIT POSTAL INDEX CITY
RUSSIA

Greyed out: replace with your own details. Write the rest exactly as shown.

Holding period, cost and tips

Held for
30 days (letters) · 15 days (express parcels)
Cost
Free
ID document
Required

Receiving mail carries no announced fees. Extending the holding period is paid (price not verified).

  • Court or administrative letters: only 7 days.
  • The postal index (6-digit code) determines the pickup office.
  • The Почта России online service is stated for Russia only; the case of an item sent from abroad is not confirmed.
  • An SMS code can replace ID.

The holding period, the cost and the address format are confirmed by an official page.

Source: Почта России ↗