Russian postal rates to go up again
On 1 December, postal rates will increase for the second time this year, according to Radio Mayak on 15 November. Under the new rates sending a postcard will cost 2.75 rubles ($0.09), up from 2.45 rubles, and the standard rate for printed matter will be 6.45 rubles, up from 5.65 rubles. Postal rates last went up on 15 May.



