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When traveling by train between Russia and Belarus, passport checks are primarily conducted by Russian border guards. Belarusian border guards are less commonly encountered on these routes. The presence of border control officers may vary.

Traveling by train from Minsk to St. Petersburg involves passport control upon boarding the train in Minsk and upon arrival in St. Petersburg. There is no physical border or customs check at the station upon arrival in Belarus from Russia, or vice versa. Passengers are expected to present their passports for checks during boarding. While direct physical checks on the train are uncommon for Russian and Belarusian citizens, border guards have the authority to board trains and conduct selective checks. For citizens of other countries, more thorough checks might occur. Luggage is typically screened upon entering the train station, not at the platform.

There is a border control point on the Moscow-Minsk train route. Foreign citizens are subject to identity verification by border authorities during the journey.

Transporting pets, including dogs and cats, across the Russia-Belarus border generally does not involve strict veterinary checks at the border itself. Several users reported successful crossings without presenting pet passports or vaccination records, even for large breeds. The general consensus is that there is no dedicated veterinary control at the border crossings between Russia and Belarus, making the process relatively straightforward for pets. However, official regulations can change, and it's always advisable to have basic pet documentation (like a passport) just in case.