< Back Are there any vaccinations I should get or other health precautions to take as I prepare for my move to your city? Before I get sick, what should I know about seeking medical care in your city as an expat? What is the word for "doctor" in the local language? What is the best way to locate a suitable health care provider? Do expats in the area tend to leave the city/area/country to seek medical care? If so, why and where do they go? What is the number to call to summon help in an emergency? List medical/fire/police. What do I do if there's an emergency in the middle of the night—or at another time when my normal doctor/clinic is unavailable? How will I recognize a pharmacy? What is it called in the local language? Is the water safe to drink? Are there any vaccinations I should get or other health precautions to take as I prepare for my move to your city? Required vaccinations differ depending on your country of origin, but it is widely advised that you receive a hepatitis A vaccine before coming to Moscow. It is also a good idea to check with your local doctor or hospital for any other possible requirements. ↑ Top Before I get sick, what should I know about seeking medical care in your city as an expat? You have to arrange for health insurance in your home country, or ask your company to arrange it for you. Make sure it’s valid for Russia as the country is not covered by many policies. Health centers for expats are generally expensive. You will not be refused treatment without insurance, but you will be asked to pay on the spot. ↑ Top What is the word for "doctor" in the local language? Vratch, doctor ↑ Top What is the best way to locate a suitable health care provider? Check expat guides, websites or hotels or contact Crown Moscow for information. ↑ Top Do expats in the area tend to leave the city/area/country to seek medical care? If so, why and where do they go? For minor procedures and routine treatments, people tend go to European or American medical centers. For major treatment (surgeries etc.) and giving birth, they tend to go elsewhere, either home or to a neighboring country. ↑ Top What is the number to call to summon help in an emergency? List medical/fire/police. 01 Fire 02 Police 03 Ambulance ↑ Top What do I do if there's an emergency in the middle of the night—or at another time when my normal doctor/clinic is unavailable? All international clinics have 24-hour help lines available. Or you can call emergency services by dialing 03. ↑ Top How will I recognize a pharmacy? What is it called in the local language? Apteka, and you will know it by the green cross hanging outside. ↑ Top Is the water safe to drink? NO. Even for cooking, people filter the water before using it. You can buy filters everywhere. ↑ Top IMPORTANT NOTE: Crown Relocations has made every effort to present accurate information. However, regulations, rates and other variables are subject to change and Crown Relocations cannot accept responsibility for the errors that might result. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact your local Crown representative.