Originally Posted by
dcmike
Since this is about FCO and Schengen visas, I would suggest posting your question in the Italy forum. You're likely to get a more knowledgable response there.
Well... I did but figured that those who fly to Russia have more relevant experience with European transit than those who live in Europe. Generally speaking, people are not aware of their countries' immigration laws. Americans don't have a clue about U.S. immigration laws. Europeans ... well, you got the point. So. Are there Russians who traveled through Rome?