Victor is correct in the sense that the Russian homologation testing can only be done in Russia. When looking at the overall liability of certain routes to compliance in Russia, it is a good idea to make sure that you are aware of the current cultural and political climate within Russia. You may have found information that made you scratch your head and say "Wait a minute, he's the minister of communications... how can he be operating an approval agency?". Currently, conflict of interest is not a recognized policy.
Having a GOSTR for safety in order to facilitate a smooth homologation process is recommended. By doing so you may reduce some costs which would not have been apparent otherwise. TUV Telecom and TUV Rheinland have aliances within Russia and the former East Bloc countries which have streamlined some of the usual difficulties out of the "normal" process of receiving approvals. As I've seen some discussion here on these areas, I'de like to offer up our assistance if anyone has questions. You can contact any of the following directly: Vitaly Gorodetsky TUV Rheinland 5860 West Las Positas Blvd, Suite 19 Pleasanton, CA 94588 Tel: 925-734-8100 Ext 107 Fax:925-734-8455 Tom Gieseke TUV Telecom-Western Region Same address and phone as above except the extension is 128 Paul Chang TUV Telecom-Eastern Region 165 Forest Street, Suite 201 Marlborough, MA 01752 Tel: 508-460-0792 Fax:508-460-9073 Regards, Garry Hojan Market Development Manager TUV Telecom Services, Inc 5860 West Las Positas Blvd, Suite 19 Pleasanton, CA 94588 Tel: 925-734-8100 Ext 800 or 925-625-9766 Mobile 650-465-8383 Fax 925-734-8455 or 925-625-9726 "Victor L. Boersma" <[email protected]> on 11/21/98 01:33:28 PM Please respond to [email protected] To: "INTERNET:[email protected]" <[email protected]> cc: (bcc: Garry Hojan/US/TUV) Subject: Russian type approval To the best of my knowledge there is no single specification for all of Russia. Different regionas use different systems. That is why they insist on testing your stuff in a Leningrad laboratory that will also advise you on what is wrong. I assume that is at a price. See Jerry Roberton's message for address. Ciao, Vic Boersma
