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 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.

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

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.

Total Covid deaths, end of month in Russia, March, 2023 The most recent value is 397245 total Covid deaths as of March 2023, an increase compared to the previous value of 396100 total Covid deaths. Historically, the average for Russia from March 2020 to March 2023 is 213370 total Covid deaths. The minimum of 17 total Covid deaths was recorded in March 2020, while the maximum of 397245 total Covid deaths was reached in March 2023. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

The number of COVID-19 vaccination doses administered in Russia rose to 186681419 as of Oct 27 2023. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Russia Coronavirus Vaccination Total.

Russia recorded 5000393 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Russia reported 292891 Coronavirus Deaths. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Russia Coronavirus Recovered.

In past 24 hours, Russia, Europe had N/A new cases, N/A deaths and N/A recoveries.

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.

WHO: COVID-2019: Number of Patients: Confirmed: To-Date: Russian Fed. data was reported at 23,576,556.000 Person in 24 Dec 2023. This stayed constant from the previous number of 23,576,556.000 Person for 23 Dec 2023. WHO: COVID-2019: Number of Patients: Confirmed: To-Date: Russian Fed. data is updated daily, averaging 10,693,177.000 Person from Jan 2020 (Median) to 24 Dec 2023, with 1424 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23,576,556.000 Person in 24 Dec 2023 and a record low of 0.000 Person in 31 Jan 2020. WHO: COVID-2019: Number of Patients: Confirmed: To-Date: Russian Fed. data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Health Organization. The data is categorized under High Frequency Database’s Disease Outbreaks – Table WHO.D002: World Health Organization: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-2019): by Country and Region (Discontinued).

Russia Are You Afraid of Contracting the Coronavirus: Rather Yes data was reported at 23.000 % in Feb 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 28.000 % for Dec 2020. Russia Are You Afraid of Contracting the Coronavirus: Rather Yes data is updated monthly, averaging 27.000 % from Feb 2020 (Median) to Feb 2021, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 33.000 % in Oct 2020 and a record low of 19.000 % in Feb 2020. Russia Are You Afraid of Contracting the Coronavirus: Rather Yes data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Levada Analytical Center. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Business and Economic Survey – Table RU.SQ002: Attitude of Russians Towards COVID-19 and Vaccination (Discontinued).

COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date: CF: City of Moscow data was reported at 3,565,325.000 Person in 31 Oct 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,559,996.000 Person for 24 Oct 2023. COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date: CF: City of Moscow data is updated daily, averaging 1,898,951.000 Person from Apr 2020 (Median) to 31 Oct 2023, with 1143 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,565,325.000 Person in 31 Oct 2023 and a record low of 4,484.000 Person in 07 Apr 2020. COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date: CF: City of Moscow 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.

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.

New Covid tests per thousand people in Russia, March, 2022 The most recent value is 65 new Covid tests per thousand people as of March 2022, a decline compared to the previous value of 122 new Covid tests per thousand people. Historically, the average for Russia from March 2020 to March 2022 is 77 new Covid tests per thousand people. The minimum of 3 new Covid tests per thousand people was recorded in March 2020, while the maximum of 144 new Covid tests per thousand people was reached in January 2022. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Covid reproduction rate in Russia, January, 2023 The most recent value is 0.83 rate as of January 2023, a decline compared to the previous value of 1.02 rate. Historically, the average for Russia from March 2020 to January 2023 is 1.06 rate. The minimum of 0.64 rate was recorded in March 2022, while the maximum of 2.36 rate was reached in March 2020. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date: SF: Republic of Kalmykia data was reported at 61,183.000 Person in 31 Oct 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 60,968.000 Person for 24 Oct 2023. COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date: SF: Republic of Kalmykia data is updated daily, averaging 33,163.000 Person from Apr 2020 (Median) to 31 Oct 2023, with 1133 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 61,183.000 Person in 31 Oct 2023 and a record low of 7.000 Person in 07 Apr 2020. COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date: SF: Republic of Kalmykia 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 COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date data was reported at 23,098,734.000 Person in 24 Oct 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 23,078,812.000 Person for 17 Oct 2023. Russia COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date data is updated daily, averaging 8,613,421.500 Person from Apr 2020 (Median) to 24 Oct 2023, with 1162 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23,098,734.000 Person in 24 Oct 2023 and a record low of 2,337.000 Person in 01 Apr 2020. Russia COVID-2019: Number of Cases: 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.

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.

COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date: NW: Republic of Komi data was reported at 201,337.000 Person in 31 Oct 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 201,131.000 Person for 24 Oct 2023. COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date: NW: Republic of Komi data is updated daily, averaging 86,679.000 Person from Apr 2020 (Median) to 31 Oct 2023, with 1133 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 201,337.000 Person in 31 Oct 2023 and a record low of 90.000 Person in 07 Apr 2020. COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date: NW: Republic of Komi 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 Are You Afraid of Contracting the Coronavirus: Probably Not data was reported at 25.000 % in Feb 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 21.000 % for Dec 2020. Russia Are You Afraid of Contracting the Coronavirus: Probably Not data is updated monthly, averaging 24.000 % from Feb 2020 (Median) to Feb 2021, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 35.000 % in Feb 2020 and a record low of 19.000 % in Oct 2020. Russia Are You Afraid of Contracting the Coronavirus: Probably Not data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Levada Analytical Center. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Business and Economic Survey – Table RU.SQ002: Attitude of Russians Towards COVID-19 and Vaccination (Discontinued).