Well, these obstacles you mention are not such a big deal.
Medical examination is de-facto about to get a form 046-1 certificate you can get in any hostital you wish. It normally takes a few hours at some $20 and only an obvious psychos who aren’t getting their certificates.
Next you have to bring your certificate to a local police station, they are checking if you have a violent crime record in their database. If you aren’t you have your license in a few days.
99 in 100 people applicants are getting their licenses there.
As for Russian self-defence doctrine it has changed comparing to Soviet one. You still can’t shoot unarmed trespasser but surely won’t face any charges if your health or life are threatened.
I don’t speak Russian, and thus had some difficulty ascertaining the status of CCW permits for Russians.
Would you know if Russians are allowed to carry concealed, if open carry is allowed, and if yes to either question, what restrictions are imposed?
Thanks for any facts you might be able to post, as I am curious as to whether we are still the least restricted nation of gun owners.