Russia health and safety
Travelling in Russia poses some serious threats to health and security, but most problems can be avoided by taking the correct precautions. Tourists should be careful to avoid certain areas of the country where unrest is extremely high, and also avoid crowds in all regions, as terrorist activity may be on the increase. Additionally, there are numerous diseases against which travellers are likely to have little or no resistance, and precautions should be taken.
Travellers to Russia should be inoculated against hepatitis A, typhoid fever, polio and tetanus-diphtheria. Medication for travellers’ diarrhoea is an essential item. Exercise caution when eating out, and use bottled water for drinking and brushing your teeth. Private medical services are expensive, and taking out health insurance is advisable before visiting Russia.
Tourists are strongly advised against travel to Chechnya, Ingushetia, Dagestan, North Ossetia, Karachai-Cherkessia, Kabardino-Balkaria and the eastern and southern parts of Stayropol Krai, which are extremely insecure at present. There is a high risk of terrorism in Russia, especially in Moscow, and travellers should be on the alert at all times. Pickpocketing and street crime are additional personal risk factors.
Current advisory warnings about health and safety in Russia
British foreign office - Russia webpage
Up-to-date and reliable advice on health and security issues in Russia.
www.fco.gov.uk
MD Travel Health - Russia advice
Comprehensive medical advice on disease and health risks, precautions and remedies.
http://www.mdtravelhealth.com
Footprint Guides - Russia
Site providing invaluable travel information and advice for a plethora of destinations.
http://www.footprintguides.com/
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Essentials
Visas: All visitors to Russia require a visa
Season: July – August
Money: Rouble
Language: Russian
Emergency #: Fire – 01; Police – 02; Ambulance - 03