Kazakhstan introduced sanctions against car buyers from Russia Kazakhstan prevents Russians from selling cars due to sanctions, even if they have registration in the country, Mash Money reports. According to the publication, Rossi faced such a ban at the Skoda dealership in Almaty. Employees of the car dealership refused to process the purchase using a Russian passport, citing EU sanctions and the Czech manufacturer's policy. Notices of refusals to Russians have appeared in the past, but concerned those who did not live in Kazakhstan. Restrictions on the purchase of cars were registered at Kazakh dealerships of Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, Volkswagen, Chery, Audi, Nissan, Lexus and Lada, Autonews and Kazakhstan reported today. Volkswagen attributed the restrictions to the political situation. In Kia, a Russian could purchase a car if he had a residence permit or a tax registration document with an IIN. An Audi representative explained the refusal to foreigners as a manufacturer's decision. More details.