Soviet Warning To Foreign Tourists
(N.Z.P.A. Reuter—Copyright)
MOSCOW, August 5.
A Supreme Soviet decree this week warns foreign travellers that persistently leaving the route officially approved for them will involve the risk of being gaoled for a year.
There was no immediate explanation for it There are thought to be few cases of foreigners who go where they are not supposed to. Another new rule gives local police the right to fine erring foreign travellers on the spot, without taking them to court
Foreign embassy staff, protected by diplomatic immunity, are not affected by
the new decree. But they always have to submit travel plans to the Soviet authorities, and can go ahead only if no objections are raised. Other foreign residents in Moscow must seek permission to travel more than 25 miles from the city centre. Foreign tourists always have their routes carefully planned in advance by the State tourist organisation, Intourist
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Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31131, 6 August 1966, Page 15
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