Russia is a vast and diverse nation that continues to evolve politically and economically. Major urban centers show tremendous differences in economic development compared to rural areas. Past economic difficulties have included bank closures. Travellers sometimes cannot access money easily via credit card advances or wire transfers. While good tourist facilities exist in Moscow, St. Petersburg and some other large cities, they are not developed in most of Russia, and some of the goods and services taken for granted in other countries are not yet available.
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CRIME: As a visitor to Russia, be alert to your surroundings. Crime against foreigners can be a problem.
MEDICAL FACILITIES: Medical care is usually far below Western standards, with severe shortages of basic medical supplies. Access to the few quality facilities that exist in major cities usually requires cash payment at Western rates upon admission. Elderly travellers and those with existing health problems may be at particular risk.
Arthropod borne diseases:
Water & food transmitted diseases :
Other diseases:
Vaccination recommended:
Prevent illness by:
Reciprocal health: A reciprocal health agreement for urgent medical treatment exists with the United Kingdom. In order to obtain treatment some proof of United Kingdom residence will be required. Further details are available from the Department of Health International Relations Unit, Room 518, Richmond House, 79 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2NS.
Compulsory vaccinations: visitors arriving for a period longer than 3 months must provide a certificate of HIV status.
Recommended immunisations: diphtheria, hepatitis A, *hepatitis B, *Japanese B encephalitis, polio, *TB, tetanus, *tick-borne encephalitis, *typhoid * recommended in some circumstances, travellers making 3 or more visits per year, stays of more than 3 months in a rural area, high-risk occupational groups & backpackers staying more than 1 month.
Risks: rabies.
Blood transfusion & tissue transplantation risk according to UK BTS:
Yellow fever vaccination requirements and recommendations and malaria situation in Russia
Food and Water Safety
HIV Risk
Check travelers health risks by CDC before, after and while traveling to Russia and prevention before arrival at Russia.
Travel data, health safety, warnings and recommendations for Canadian who willing to visit Russia