Translate these words and phrases into Russian, use them in the story of your own, describing how you cleared the Customs.

Customs restrictions; inspect one's luggage; duty-free items (goods); personal effects (belongings); smuggler; customs tariffs; go through the Customs; the Customs; a Customs officer; Customs inspection; to observe Customs regulations; a Customs declaration form; to go through the Customs; to clear the Customs; Have you anything to declare?; to declare in writing; duty-free articles; articles exempt from duty; to qualify for an exemption; articles to be declared; dutiable articles; to pay duty on articles; to have one's luggage ready for immediate inspection; to smuggle; a smuggler; to be on guard against; fast and friendly service.

 

4. Imagine that you’re going abroad. Fill out the declaration.

Keep for the duration of your stay in Russia or abroad. Not renewable in case of loss. Persons giving false information in the Customs Declaration or to Customs officers shall render themselves liable under the laws of Russia.
CUSTOMS DECLARATION Full name____________________________________________________ Citizenship___________________________________________________ Arriving from_________________________________________________ Country of destination__________________________________________ Purpose of visit (business, tourism, private etc.)______________________ My luggage (including hand luggage) submitted for Customs inspection consists of__________ pieces With me in my luggage I have: I. Weapons of all descriptions and ammunition____________________ _______________________________________________________ II. Narcotics and appliances for the use there of____________________ ________________________________________________________ III. Antiques and objects of art (painting, drawing, icons, sculptures etc.)__________________________________________________ IV.Russian roubles, Russian State Loan bonds, Russian lottery tickets__________________________________________________
V. Currency other than Russian roubles (bank notes, exchequers bills, coins), payment vouchers (cheques, bills, letters of credit, etc.), securities in foreign currencies, precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, metals of platinum group) in any form or condition, crude and processed natural precious stones (diamonds, brilliants, rubies, emeralds, sapphires and pearls), jewelry and other articles made of precious metals and precious stones, and scrap thereof, as well as property papers:  
Description Amount/quantity For official use
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VI. Russian roubles, other currency, payment vouchers, valuables and any objects belonging to other persons ____________________________ ________________________________________________________

I am aware that, in addition to the objects listed in the Customs Declaration, I must submit for inspection: printed matter, manuscripts, films, sound recordings, postage stamps, graphic, etc. plants, fruits, seeds, live animal and birds, as well as raw foodstuffs of animal origin and slaughtered fowl.

I also declare that my luggage sent separately consists

of ____________ pieces

 

Date _______________ Owner of luggage (signed)___________________