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Is jaywalking illegal in Russia?

Yes. Jaywalking is banned in Russia. Cross outside a crossing: warning or a 500-rouble fine (Art. 12.29).

KoAP RF art. 12.29 part 1: pedestrian breaking traffic rules (crossing outside a crossing, on red) = warning or 500-rouble fine; 1,000-1,500 if drunk. 2026 guides (brobank.ru, bankiros.ru) confirm 500 roubles is the current amount; GIBDD issues it at discretion, often a warning first.

Source: KoAP 12.29; brobank.ru 2026

• Russia is one of 18 countries where jaywalking is banned, and 37 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 3 of 14 (Kazakhstan, Poland and Ukraine).
• In Europe: banned in 11 of 39 countries.

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