I got stopped by a post man today. No not a mail man. A Russian military officer. Without giving many details - it's not a good situation to be in. What made it worse - is that I had none of my information on me.
No registration.
No passport.
No copies of anything.
I usually carried it all in my bookbag - but I was running late and we were all going bowling with some Russians and so I just left without it.
The conversation went something like this:
PMan: "Excuse me. Your information."
Me: (most likely turning pale/deathly white as I search my pockets and realize I don't have my paper work) "umm."
PMan: "Passport, please"
Me: "i. do. not. have. i. am. sorry. i. am. late. to. meeting. [speaking slowly, hoping he knew some english]
PMan: "Are you student?"
Me: (still in shock mode - but looking back I'm extremely thankful he could speak english!) "Yes. Here is my license." [i had my wallet on me]
PMan: "Your name is William Rush?"
Me: "Yes"
PMan: (After a long, seemingly eternal stare down...) "Ok, you may go."
Me: "Pazhaulsta, Spoceba! Pazhaulsta, Spoceba" (Excuse Me. Thank You! Excuse Me. Thank You!)
And just like that. I left.
Everyone i've talked to since - Russian and American - have considered it a miracle I got out of there unscathed.
Miracle or not. I am thankful - thankful indeed.
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So, this might be an ignorant-American question, but do they stop people at random to check for illegal immigrants? What's the protocol for that situation?
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ReplyDeleteOur God even moves in the hearts of Russian policeman!
ReplyDeleteI'm not quite sure Jonathan - the best guess is that it's somewhat random. I could elaborate more - but maybe the next time i see you in person!
ReplyDeleteWow Will! That sounds terrifying! You seem to have a nack for policemen ... What could he have done to you, you not having your "documents" on you and all?
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