Filming gear FAQ in Russia and former USSR countries

Should I bring our own filming gear to Russia, or can we hire it locally?

Although many crews prefer to bring their own gear, most of the filming equipment is available in Russia at very competitive prices. The choice of filming gear is also very good, and can be compared to any European country. Your gear requests are very welcomed.

Should I bring our own filming gear to Armenia, or can we hire it locally?

Armenia has a limited choice of professional gear. Although you can hire some cameras, lights, sound and DOP equipment in Armenia. Our experience proves that the most efficient way of getting proper filming equipment is to hire it in Russia. Please contact us for details.

Should I bring our own filming gear to Azerbaijan, or can we hire it locally?

Although Azerbaijan has a pretty good choice of filming equipment, you can’t call the prices competitive. It always depends on your actual needs.  Please contact us and we will be more than happy to figure out the most efficient way of getting proper filming equipment in Azerbaijan.

Should I bring our own filming gear to Estonia, or can we hire it locally?

Estonia has a decent choice of filming gear, which should satisfy most of crews. However if you need something special, this can easily be delivered from neighboring EU countries without any customs formalities.

Should I bring our own filming gear to Georgia, or can we hire it locally?

Georgia has a very good choice of filming gear, which can be compared to neighboring Russia at competitive prices.

Should I bring our own filming gear to Kazakhstan, or can we hire it locally?

Although Kazakhstan has a decent choice of modern filming gear, one cannot call local rates competitive. According to our experience the most efficient way of getting proper filming gear in Kazakhstan is to hire it in Russia, especially considering the fact there are no customs formalities between Russia and Kazakhstan.

Should I bring our own filming gear to Kyrgyzstan, or can we hire it locally?

Kyrgyzstan has a limited choice of professional gear. Although you can hire some cameras, lights, sound and DOP equipment there. Our experience proves that the most efficient way of getting proper filming equipment is to hire it in Russia, especially considering the fact there are no customs formalities between Russia and Kyrgyzstan.

Should I bring our own filming gear to Latvia, or can we hire it locally?

Latvia has a decent choice of filming gear, which should satisfy most of crews. However if you need something special, this can easily be delivered from neighboring EU countries without any customs formalities.

Should I bring our own filming gear to Lithuania, or can we hire it locally?

Lithuania has a decent choice of filming gear, which should satisfy most of crews. However if you need something special, this can easily be delivered from neighboring EU countries without any customs formalities.

Should I bring our own filming gear to Ukraine, or can we hire it locally?

Although many crews prefer to bring their own gear, most of the filming equipment is available in Ukraine at very competitive prices. The choice of filming gear is also very good, and can be compared to any European country. Your gear requests are very welcomed.

Should I bring our own filming gear to Uzbekistan, or can we hire it locally?

A year ago the answer would be “yes, there is no decent filming equipment in Uzbekistan”, however due to overwhelming reforms in Uzbekistan, the local marking is bursting. Very soon Uzbekistan will become the leading filming country in the Central Asia. Please send us your gear request, so we could advise.