If you are a lurker, a new member (a "noob" in their dialect), or a veteran returning after years away, understanding the actual rules of CS.RIN.RU is essential. The forum does not hold your hand. In fact, the official written rules are sparse. The real rules are cultural, enforced by veteran users ("Oldfags" or "Scene gods") and moderators with a notoriously short fuse for stupidity.
Remember the mantra: Search first. Read second. Ask never—unless you have the logs and the solution.
Here is everything you need to know to survive—and thrive—on CS.RIN.RU. Before looking at the rule list, you must understand the forum's DNA. CS.RIN.RU is not a help desk. It is not a "give me free games" vending machine. It is a peer-to-peer (P2P) and Scene research hub .