Russia had over 23 million COVID-19 cases as of October 22, 2023. Over the past week, that figure increased by nearly 20 thousand. Russia had the 10th-highest number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases worldwide. Debate about COVID-19 deaths in Russia The number of deaths from the disease was lower than in other countries most affected by the pandemic. Several foreign media sources, including New York Times and Financial Times, published articles suggesting that the official statistics on the COVID-19 death toll in Russia could be lowered. A narrow definition of a death from COVID-19 and a general increase in mortality in Moscow were pointed out while suggesting why actual death figures could be higher than reported. Russian explanation of lower COVID-19 deaths Experts and lawmakers from Russia provided several answers to the accusations. Among them were the fact that Russians timely reported symptoms to doctors, a high number of tests conducted, as well as a higher herd immunity of the population compared to other countries. In a letter to the New York Times, Moscow’s health department head argued that even if all the additional death cases in the Russian capital in April 2020 were categorized as caused by the COVID-19, the city’s mortality rate from the disease would still be lower than in cities like New York or London.For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Facts and Figures page.

COVID-19 in Russia was centered in the city of Moscow, which accounted for the highest number of cases, measuring at around 3.5 million as of June 4, 2023. It was followed by Saint Petersburg with more than 1.9 million cases. In total, over 22.9 million COVID-19 cases were recorded in Russia as of June 4, 2023.

COVID-19 in Moscow The city of Moscow was Russia’s region with the largest number of conducted COVID-19 tests. Moscow's self-isolation index during the lockdown indicated that most residents stayed home. With entertainment venues, restaurants and bars, and non-food shops closed, the subway traffic in the capital decreased by 85 percent compared to the previous year. Furthermore, car sharing services were suspended in the city due to risks of the COVID-19 contagion. Until the end of 2021, pensioners in Moscow could receive 10 thousand Russian rubles for getting vaccinated.

Self-isolation regime Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Russia announced a non-working period until May 11, 2020. Its regions, or federal subjects, imposed additional quarantine measures to restrict movement of residents and transport during the shutdown. In most regions, the population could go outside only to the nearest grocery store, to walk a dog, or to see a doctor in emergency cases. Moscow authorities introduced digital passes, requiring Russians to register online before leaving home. Another lockdown was held from the end of October to the beginning of November. For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Facts and Figures page.

Russia recorded 398736 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Russia reported 22900755 Coronavirus Cases. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Russia Coronavirus Deaths.

New COVID-19 cases in Russia stood at over 19.9 thousand during the week ending October 22, 2023, up nearly 3.1 thousand from the previous week. The total number of confirmed cases of the disease in the country exceeded 23 million, with the capital Moscow accounting for the largest number of infected individuals. COVID-19 spread in Russia The mass spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Russia is considered to have started in March 2020, given that only two cases were recorded at the end of January and none in February. By mid-April, the disease affected all federal subjects, or regions of the country. To contain the COVID-19 outbreak, a lockdown was introduced in the country until mid-May 2020, and residents aged above 65 years were obliged to stay home for several months longer as a preventive measure. Another non-working period was announced at the end of October and the beginning of November 2021. What do Russians think about COVID-19? In February 2020, only 18 percent of the Russian population believed there was a high probability of the COVID-19 outbreak in the country. As more disease cases were reported, the society took it more seriously. In April 2020, over 90 percent of Russians supported measures taken by the national government to prevent the wider spread of the disease.For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Facts and Figures page.

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Russia COVID-2019: Number of Deaths: To Date data was reported at 400,256.000 Person in 31 Oct 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 400,195.000 Person for 24 Oct 2023. Russia COVID-2019: Number of Deaths: To Date data is updated daily, averaging 241,465.500 Person from Apr 2020 (Median) to 31 Oct 2023, with 1144 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 400,256.000 Person in 31 Oct 2023 and a record low of 47.000 Person in 07 Apr 2020. Russia COVID-2019: Number of Deaths: To Date data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation. The data is categorized under High Frequency Database’s Disease Outbreaks – Table RU.GF001: Disease Outbreaks: COVID-19.

The production volume of coronavirus (COVID-19) test systems in Russia was forecast to reach over ** million in 2025. After an increase to *** million in 2021, the volume of produced tests for SARS-CoV-2 was expected to decrease gradually until 2024.

Case data from 03-22-2020 to 08-16-2020, this data repository stores COVID-19 virus case data for Russia, including daily case data, summary data, and base map. Each zip file contains weekly case data from Monday to Sunday.

Russia COVID-2019: Number of Tests Conducted: To Date data was reported at 298,200,000.000 Person in 30 Jun 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 298,100,000.000 Person for 29 Jun 2022. Russia COVID-2019: Number of Tests Conducted: To Date data is updated daily, averaging 132,100,000.000 Person from Apr 2020 (Median) to 30 Jun 2022, with 789 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 298,200,000.000 Person in 30 Jun 2022 and a record low of 758,401.000 Person in 07 Apr 2020. Russia COVID-2019: Number of Tests Conducted: To Date data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation. The data is categorized under High Frequency Database’s Disease Outbreaks – Table RU.GF001: Disease Outbreaks: COVID-19.

COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date: SF: Rostov Region data was reported at 458,967.000 Person in 31 Oct 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 458,577.000 Person for 24 Oct 2023. COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date: SF: Rostov Region data is updated daily, averaging 165,806.000 Person from Apr 2020 (Median) to 31 Oct 2023, with 1143 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 458,967.000 Person in 31 Oct 2023 and a record low of 9.000 Person in 07 Apr 2020. COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date: SF: Rostov Region data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation. The data is categorized under High Frequency Database’s Disease Outbreaks – Table RU.GF001: Disease Outbreaks: COVID-19.

COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date: NW: Republic of Karelia data was reported at 172,790.000 Person in 31 Oct 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 172,707.000 Person for 24 Oct 2023. COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date: NW: Republic of Karelia data is updated daily, averaging 80,557.000 Person from Apr 2020 (Median) to 31 Oct 2023, with 1133 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 172,790.000 Person in 31 Oct 2023 and a record low of 2.000 Person in 12 Apr 2020. COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date: NW: Republic of Karelia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation. The data is categorized under High Frequency Database’s Disease Outbreaks – Table RU.GF001: Disease Outbreaks: COVID-19.

COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date: CF: Kursk Region data was reported at 156,088.000 Person in 31 Oct 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 156,038.000 Person for 24 Oct 2023. COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date: CF: Kursk Region data is updated daily, averaging 73,211.000 Person from Apr 2020 (Median) to 31 Oct 2023, with 1133 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 156,088.000 Person in 31 Oct 2023 and a record low of 4.000 Person in 08 Apr 2020. COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date: CF: Kursk Region data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation. The data is categorized under High Frequency Database’s Disease Outbreaks – Table RU.GF001: Disease Outbreaks: COVID-19.

Russia's COVID-19 vaccination rate reached around 129 administered doses per 100 population as of May 26, 2023. The rate of fully vaccinated residents was nearly 55.1 per 100 people. Russia’s COVID-19 vaccination rate was among the lowest in Europe.

COVID-19 vaccination in Russia

The mass vaccination against COVID-19 in Russia started at the beginning of 2021. As of May 2023, over 88 million Russians got at least one vaccine dose. Several regions, including the capital Moscow, required companies in specific industries to vaccinate at least 60 percent of their staff. Such sectors included healthcare, education, retail, and various services, among others. The restrictions were largely lifted in the spring and summer of 2022.

Attitude toward COVID-19 vaccination in Russia

When asked if they planned to get vaccinated against COVID-19, over one-quarter of Russians stated they would definitely or most probably do it, according to a survey from June 2021. Furthermore, nearly one-fifth of respondents reported being vaccinated already at that point. The most common motives to get vaccinated for Russians were to be able to travel without restrictions and not to worry about their health. The main reason behind vaccination hesitancy was a concern about the long-term consequences of COVID-19 vaccines.

Around 3,200 patients with COVID-19 were admitted to Russian hospitals over the past week as of October 22, 2023. The number of hospitalizations increased compared to one week prior.

COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date: VR: Samara Region data was reported at 548,988.000 Person in 31 Oct 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 547,820.000 Person for 24 Oct 2023. COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date: VR: Samara Region data is updated daily, averaging 164,869.000 Person from Apr 2020 (Median) to 31 Oct 2023, with 1136 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 548,988.000 Person in 31 Oct 2023 and a record low of 17.000 Person in 08 Apr 2020. COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date: VR: Samara Region data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation. The data is categorized under High Frequency Database’s Disease Outbreaks – Table RU.GF001: Disease Outbreaks: COVID-19.

Over 340 million tests for coronavirus (COVID-19) were conducted in Russia as of the end of July 2023. Russia had fifth-largest number of COVID-19 tests performed worldwide and the third largest in Europe. Russia’s COVID-19 testing rate per one million population was lower than in several other European countries and the United States.

COVID-19 test systems in Russia The State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology Vector, located in Novosibirsk, developed test systems able to identify the RNA of the SARS-CoV-2 based on the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in end-January 2020. Prior to March 20, 2020, test samples from all over the country had to be sent to Vector for verification. After that date, a positive test confirmed in the regional laboratories became sufficient to diagnose COVID-19. State-funded and private laboratories across the country could apply to for a permission to become COVID-19 testing centers. As of February 2, 2023, a total of 1,263 such labs operated in Russia.

Scale of COVID-19 testing in Russia Most COVID-19 tests in Russia were conducted in Moscow, which also had the largest count of infected population since the outbreak of the disease. The testing capacity per 100 thousand population was the highest in the Sverdlovsk Oblast. Starting from July 16, 2020, Moscow introduced a free of charge mass COVID-19 testing in more than 200 centers. Furthermore, citizens of the Russian capital could get a free public antibody test. In mid-July, Russia imposed mandatory COVID-19 testing on arrival for nationals and foreign citizens.

COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date: NW: Arkhangelsk Region data was reported at 285,957.000 Person in 31 Oct 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 285,741.000 Person for 24 Oct 2023. COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date: NW: Arkhangelsk Region data is updated daily, averaging 108,641.000 Person from Apr 2020 (Median) to 31 Oct 2023, with 1137 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 285,957.000 Person in 31 Oct 2023 and a record low of 14.000 Person in 08 Apr 2020. COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date: NW: Arkhangelsk Region data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation. The data is categorized under High Frequency Database’s Disease Outbreaks – Table RU.GF001: Disease Outbreaks: COVID-19.

In the two weeks prior to May 22, 2023, over 95 percent of submitted genomes in Russia belonged to the Sars-CoV-2 Variant of Concern (VOC) Omicron (XBB) and Omicron (XBB.1.5) combined. Delta was the dominant variant in the country from the end of May 2021 to the beginning of January 2022.

COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date: SF: Volgograd Region data was reported at 274,775.000 Person in 31 Oct 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 274,700.000 Person for 24 Oct 2023. COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date: SF: Volgograd Region data is updated daily, averaging 112,339.000 Person from Apr 2020 (Median) to 31 Oct 2023, with 1137 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 274,775.000 Person in 31 Oct 2023 and a record low of 15.000 Person in 07 Apr 2020. COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date: SF: Volgograd Region data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation. The data is categorized under High Frequency Database’s Disease Outbreaks – Table RU.GF001: Disease Outbreaks: COVID-19.

In July 2022, approximately 4.2 thousand coronavirus (COVID-19) patients died in Russia, while the disease was the primary cause of death for nearly 2.3 thousand. Over the observed period, the number of deaths of patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in Russia peaked in November 2021.