Back in 2004 I flew a chartered airliner into Murmansk. Bear in mind, this is some fifteen years since the collapse of Communism. First off, we were parked a long way from the terminal. Our passports were confiscated, although we were only there for a quick turnround. There was an armed guard at the bottom of the steps, and the crew were only allowed to do the walkround if accompanied by a political officer. Once the passengers were boarded, the said political officer then returned our passports. Nice free country you live in, Green Guard.