Is it necessary to have a Russian Federation citizenship mark on the birth certificate when booking a discounted ticket for a child?

Yes, for booking and using a ticket at a discounted rate, it is important to be able to confirm the Russian Federation citizenship of the minor passenger when boarding the train.

What documents confirm a child's citizenship when boarding a train?

The following documents are suitable for confirming the Russian Federation citizenship of a minor passenger:

• birth certificate with a Russian Federation citizenship stamp;

• Russian Federation citizen's passport — for children over 14 years old.

What happens if we arrive for boarding without a citizenship mark on the birth certificate? Will they let us on the train?

If you do not have documentary proof of the child's citizenship (i.e., the birth certificate lacks a citizenship stamp), you will not be able to board the train with a discounted ticket.

Is there anything that can be done right before the train's departure to still be able to travel?

Yes, you can resolve the issue on the spot. If it's impossible to confirm the child's citizenship, you will need to pay the difference between the cost of the discounted ticket and the full fare. You can pay at the ticket office at the station or to the train conductor directly before departure.