Throughout the federation’s complicated history, the quality of healthcare in Russia has varied greatly. Today, individual experiences of Russian healthcare depend mainly on one’s location within the country.
Expats in Russia are likely to be situated in one of the major cities where medical equipment, staff and treatment prospects are better than in smaller towns and rural areas. However, even in major metropolises public facilities are still unlikely to match Western standards, so international health insurance is highly recommended for expats relocating to Russia.