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Healthcare
- ▸Russia's mandatory health insurance (ОМС — обязательное медицинское страхование) provides free care at polyclinics and hospitals.
- ▸Register for ОМС through your employer or at a local insurance fund office.
- ▸Polyclinics (поликлиники) provide primary care neighborhood level — register with one upon return.
- ▸Major hospitals (НМИЦ, Moscow City Hospital No.1) provide specialist care.
- ▸Private clinics (ГК Медси, СМ-Клиника) offer faster access for those with means.
Mental Health Support
- ▸Public psychiatry is available through the polyclinic system — referral from a therapist (терапевт) is typically needed.
- ▸Телефон доверия (crisis helplines) provide emergency psychological support.
- ▸Private psychologists practice in Moscow and Saint Petersburg — fees RUB 3,000–7,000/session.
- ▸The current political environment complicates open discussion of mental health topics related to political or military matters.
- ▸Family support and community networks are the most accessible initial mental health resources.
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