Is the Law applicable to foreign visitors?

Is the Law applicable to foreign visitors?

Yes it is. The foreign vehicle entering the territory of Russia must obtain a valid Green Card or (in case of its absence) – Russian MTPL-policy. The Provisions of the Law regarding the direct claims settlement cannot be applied towards foreign visitors, as both parties should be insured with MTPL-policies, issued by Russian insurers.
The foreign visitors may use procedure of simplified reporting of road accident but RAMI recommends to call the police as maximum payment is still law and there are certain circumstances under which a harm doer’ car should be physically presented to the insurer.