Are Russian driver's licenses extended for three years valid in Abkhazia?

Officially, expired Russian driver's licenses are not valid anywhere abroad, as their 'virtual' extension by Russian law only applies within the territory of Russia and is not provided for by any international road traffic conventions.

However, regarding Abkhazia, the situation is slightly different. Local authorities have accommodated Russian drivers and decided to recognize virtually extended Russian driver's licenses. Several official statements have been issued on this matter. For instance, as reported by the local publication 'Sputnik Abkhazia' citing the press service of the local Ministry of Internal Affairs, Russians with expired driver's licenses that fall under the extension of validity can safely drive in Abkhazia. Citizens can report any illegal actions by traffic police officers via the hotline: 8 (940) 707-33-44. There is also an official response from the local Ministry of Internal Affairs to a query with the following content: 'Hello. Documents legalized in the Russian Federation are also valid in Abkhazia. These regulations have been communicated to traffic police officers. In case of an attempt to issue a fine, it is necessary to contact the internal security service - USB MVD RA (online +7 940 720-22-02), as well as report to the trust line of the Traffic Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs +7 940 707-33-44.' This is also confirmed by the personal experience of travelers from our Abkhazia chat, for example, here - https://t.me/abhazia_travel_chat/40471

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