In Russia, license plates use only letters that exist in both Cyrillic and Latin alphabets. The list includes twelve characters: A, B, E, K, M, H, O, P, C, T, Y, X. The letter Y is commonly understood to correspond to the Latin Y in visual form, but its use reflects Cyrillic origins more than a direct Latin equivalent.
Under the Vienna Convention, license plates should feature either a combination of Latin letters and Arabic numerals or a dual inscription in the Latin alphabet. This ensures a uniform appearance and international readability across participating countries. In practice, Russia conforms by presenting a plate layout that blends numerals with compatible Latin characters for cross-border recognition.
On the plate, the bottom portion carries the national flag of Russia and the inscription RUS. The top portion typically displays the regional code that identifies the registration region within the country. This design helps officials and observers quickly determine both national affiliation and local administrative origin without needing to interpret unfamiliar symbols.
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