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Travel restrictions
The Government of the Russian Federation banned the entry of foreign nationals with a few exceptions.
The Russian Government is allowing regular international flights to resume to certain countries, including to Belarus, Cuba, Egypt, Ethiopia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Maldives, Seychelles, Switzerland, Serbia, South Korea, Tanzania, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and United Arab Emirates. Limited numbers of flights are available to other locations.
Mandatory temperature screenings and other diagnostic and protective measures are being implemented at international airports and other major transit hubs.
Although regular international flights had previously resumed, the Russian government has temporarily suspended flights to the UK through June 16th, 2021 and to Tanzania and Turkey until June 1st, 2021.
The Russian government requires that all foreign travelers present a negative PCR COVID-19 test result upon arrival, dated no later than three days prior to arrival in Russia. The results can be in English and/or digital. Foreign travelers must also complete a form and present it to customs upon arrival in Russia
The Russian Federation no longer requires travelers to quarantine for 14 days after arrival. This policy, however, applies only to arrivals from countries with which Russia has resumed regular air travel and who meet benchmarks for containing the spread of COVID.
Local jurisdictions set their own rules regarding quarantine requirements for travelers. Check with local authorities for current requirements.
Measures taken by the government
The Government of the Russian Federation has announced the end of the federal non-working period, which was implemented to slow the spread of COVID-19, and the government has begun gradually lifting restrictions. Individual regions, however, set their own rules regarding self-isolation, opening of businesses, and movement of people, based on conditions in each region.
Beginning June 16th 2020, dentists, museums, sporting events (with limited attendance), and accounting, legal, consulting, and advertising firms may open; restaurants may offer outdoor seating to guests.
As of June 23rd 2020, restaurants, cafes, gyms, libraries, saunas, swimming pools, day care, playgrounds, social welfare offices, and sports facilities will be allowed to reopen.
As of July 13th 2020, nearly all businesses, schools, and universities are allowed to operate.
From August 1st 2020, authorities will permit theaters, movie theaters, and concert halls to reopen, with limitations on attendance.
On October 28th 2020, the government of the Russian Federation reinstated a requirement to wear masks in crowded public areas, including public transportation, taxis, parking lots, and elevators. This order applies to the entire country.
Testing
Testing is widely available in Russia, both through government healthcare providers and private clinics.
Testing is free at government healthcare providers for those suspected of having coronavirus. Private clinics also provide COVID testing on a fee-basis.
Results are delivered electronically or on paper, depending on the clinic.
Emergency number (related to COVID-19) while visiting the country
The Moscow Department of Health maintains a hotline for further information and updates +7 495 870-45-09.
Source:
US Embassy in Russia https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
Published on April 30th 2021 (checked on May 5th 2021)
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