You’ll never know when you are in need of medical attention, so better be informed on how you can access medical care. Should you get ill in Russia, worry not, for their hotlines are very much available 24 hours in a day. The following are the numbers you may want to take note of:

The healthcare system in Russia shares several similarities with countries in Europe. Healthcare is accessible and is free to all residents through the state’s healthcare program. However, for so many years, Russian healthcare has faced challenges such as lack of funding, poor facilities, and low wages for its workers. Because of this, the private healthcare system is the most preferred in the country.

If you already have an existing medical insurance in your home country, you may ask your service provider if they are able to extend coverage in Russia, otherwise you will have to secure it from other organizations in advance. Check out international medical insurance providers such as Cigna or Axa Global Healthcare.

Also, it's generally a good advice and often a much cheaper option to check what insurance packages are available in your own country and what coverage they offer in Russia.