Who can access healthcare in Russia?

All Russians have free public healthcare under the Russian healthcare system via Obligatory Medical Insurance (OMI).

OMI is also available for foreign residents in Russia both temporary and permanent like public healthcare. Normally employers offer to get a supplementary insurance like voluntary healthcare insurance for the expat residents.

There are a lot of conditions to get OMI policy for unemployed foreign citizens with a resident permit. All you need is to ask your medical insurance company that related to the Russian healthcare system.

As of January 2016, the previous reciprocal healthcare agreement between the UK and Russia is no longer in effect, meaning that visitors to Russia from the UK need to take out private medical insurance.

Otherwise, you will typically need to show proof of healthcare coverage when applying for a Russian visa.