FAQ

What is Shokan and what is it used for?

Shokan is a service for travelers. Here you can mark the countries and regions of Russia that you have already visited and compare your achievements with other participants: which places were visited by both, which was visited by only one of you, and which no one has visited yet. This will help you plan new routes and joint trips.

How do I use the Shokan on my smartphone or laptop?

To use Shokan, you do not need to install the application – just enter the address in the browser https://shokan.ru and register. Next, you will receive a one-time code (OTP) by e-mail and log in to your profile, mark the countries and regions of Russia you have visited, and view other users’ information. The e-mail with the code arrives immediately, but sometimes may be delivered to the Spam folder, so if the e-mail wasn’t received, please have a look there as well.

OTP is my password for my Shokan profile?

Each time you log into your Shokan account, a one-time code is sent to your email. It is convenient and secure: the password will not be forgotten or lost.

What is a rating and how is it made?

The rating shows the number of points awarded for travels: 5 points for each country and 1 point for each region of Russia. The rating is generated automatically.

How do you check whether travelers are filling out information honestly?

We reserve the right to selectively request confirmation from participants about the countries and regions visited. If intentional false filling of information is detected, the participant will be removed from the service.

How is the list of countries of the world compiled and the borders of states are marked on the map?

When compiling the list of countries, we rely on the All-Russian Classifier of countries of the world, the borders are displayed schematically without any claim to accuracy.

Who can register with Shokan?

Any traveler over the age of 18 can use the service. When registering, you accept the Rules of the service.

How can I reach Shokan team?

You are welcome to send your feedback or questions to our email shokan.travel@yandex.com or Telegram account @shkn25

Why service's name is "Shokan"?

Shokan Valikhanov - man of outstanding fate: army officer in Russian Empire, brave traveller, scientist, geographer, entographer and a spy

Service Rules

1. Registration and profile creation

Mandatory registration: you should register to use all website's functions. Registration is only available for persons over 18 years old.

Please provide reliable information: user undertakes to provide reliable information, including first name, last name and contact information during registration.

Creating a unique profile: Each user can create only one profile. Double registration is prohibited.

2. Adding countries and Russia regions

Visit Confirmation: Users can add to their profile the countries and regions of Russia that they have visited. Photos or other evidence may be required to confirm the visit.

Information update: Users are required to regularly update information about the countries and regions visited so that the rating is up-to-date.

Data verification: The site administration reserves the right to verify the accuracy of the information provided and delete unconfirmed data.

3. Ranking participation

Automatic activation: All registered users automatically participate in the rating. The rating is based on the number of visited countries and Russia regions.

Fair competition: Users undertake not to use fraudulent methods to increase their rating, such as adding unvisited places or using other people's photos.

Awards and Prizes: Users who rank high can receive awards and prizes. The conditions for receiving awards are determined by the site administration.

4. Rules of conduct on the website

Respect for other users: Users are required to treat each other with respect. Insults, threats, and discrimination are prohibited.

Spam ban: It is prohibited to post advertising messages, spam and other unwanted materials.

Compliance with the law: Users are required to comply with the laws of their country and international standards. It is prohibited to post content that violates the rights of third parties.

Content Responsibility: Users are responsible for the content they post. The site administration reserves the right to remove content that violates the rules of the site.

5. Privacy and Security

Personal data protection: The site administration undertakes to protect users' personal data and not transfer it to third parties without the user's consent.

Account Security: Users are required to ensure the security of their account, including using strong passwords and avoiding transmitting login information to third parties.

Notification of violations: Users are required to immediately notify the site administration of any suspicious activity or security breaches.

Following these rules will help create a comfortable and safe environment for all users of the site.