Shipping an amplifier to a private address in Russia?

Hi all,

I wonder if you have an experience shipping an amplifier to a private address in Russia? From what I'm warned and read, Russian Custom has been extremely strict with items shipped to a non-business address. Fedex and DHL have warned me about this. I have an amplifier that a potential buyer is located in St.Petersburg. It'd be unfortunate if I couldn't ship this amp for him.

Is there any way I could get this through?

Thanks in advance.