Jail Birds
Rod got back from Dagestan late last night. He and the team had a huge run in with the authorities about their registrations (or lack thereof). Throughout Russia, it’s necessary for foreigners to register their presence with the local police within 72 hours of their arrival in a new city. Easier said than done, I can tell you. Arbitrary laws, irregular office hours and corrupt officials all make it almost impossible to abide by the rules.
As it happened, Rod et al were detained, sent to appear before the judge at a late night session of the court, fined, and had to sign 'confessions' – the wrestlers among them, however, were exempt from paying the fines simply because of their favored status as sportsmen. Afterwards, the authorities who were antagonistic the whole time asked to pose with the team for pictures!
As it happened, Rod et al were detained, sent to appear before the judge at a late night session of the court, fined, and had to sign 'confessions' – the wrestlers among them, however, were exempt from paying the fines simply because of their favored status as sportsmen. Afterwards, the authorities who were antagonistic the whole time asked to pose with the team for pictures!
