If the original (national) driving licence is still valid, the applicant only has to take and pass a theoretical driving test. If the applicant's license has expired, he/she must also pass a practical driving exam before a Russian licence can be issued. Exams must normally be taken in Russian.

• His/her passport and valid Russian visa with the OVIR registration stamp
• A medical certificate (available from any major health clinic)
• His/her national driving licence, a notarized photocopy of the licence, and a notarized translation

Department of State Traffic Safety Inspectorate (Stavropol)
General Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
Russia, Stavropol Krai
Head: Berezovsky Yuri
Address: 355035, Stavropol Region, Stavropol, Kolomiytseva, 38
Phone: (8652) 955283
Fax: (8652) 955283
E-mail: mreogibddgstavropol@mail.ru

The registration department of traffic police

If foreigner is in Russia for over six months and intends to drive a car, s/he needs to obtain a Russian driver's license.

Visitors riding or driving in Russia must have reached the minimum ages laid down for residents of Russia, even if they are qualified to drive at a lower age in their country of residence.

Explain the fees structure which is required for obtaining the certificate/document.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Please explain processing time taken in obtaining the document/certificate.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications. 
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Foreigners visiting Russia for less than six months can use their state driver's license as long as they also have a certified translation of the license.

The GIBDD (State Inspection for the Safety or Road Traffic) is the Russian traffic police. Formerly called GAI (State Automobile Inspection), they are still referred to as such by many. The GIBDD is a separate police entity and has nothing to do with the regular Russian police. A traffic police officer is commonly referred to as a "gaishnik". Despite the official difference between the GIBDD and the Militia, their emergency phone number is the same - 02.

• Name of the applicant
• Date of birth
• Nationality
• Current drivers licence category

If foreigner is in Russia for over six months and intends to drive a car, s/he needs to obtain a Russian driver's license.

Drivers must always carry the following documents with them:

• Passport (foreigners must also have their original Russian visa and migration card)
• Driving license
• Registration certificate
• Motor vehicle insurance
• A Power of Attorney if the car does not belong to you. If you are driving on office are, the Power of Attorney will normally only be valid for several months at a time and must be renewed on a regular basis.
• Technical inspection card

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

http://expat.ru/s_driving.php

http://www.gibdd.ru/

https://www.gibdd.ru/

Do carry all required documents with you (along with your passport, visa, and migration card). Traffic police can make stop you anytime to check your documents. You are obliged to carry the original documents with you at all times - photocopies are not acceptable.