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If you are a tourist visiting Russia, there are no restrictions imposed based on your STI status. However, if you are applying to be long-term stay (i.e. over 3 months), and if you want a student or worker visa, you will probably be required to take some tests. If you test negative for HIV, you will be given an "HIV Certificate" that verifies that you're HIV-negative. If you test positive for HIV or TB, you may be expelled from the country. However, as reported by HIVTravel, "According to the feedback we received from a number of EU citizens, an HIV test is not required in order to apply for a work permit or a multy entry visa. We have no evidence that Russia has changed its policy. There might be a softening of requirements for citizens of specific countries."<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=149 RUSSIA - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> | If you are a tourist visiting Russia, there are no restrictions imposed based on your STI status. However, if you are applying to be long-term stay (i.e. over 3 months), and if you want a student or worker visa, you will probably be required to take some tests. If you test negative for HIV, you will be given an "HIV Certificate" that verifies that you're HIV-negative. If you test positive for HIV or TB, you may be expelled from the country. However, as reported by HIVTravel, "According to the feedback we received from a number of EU citizens, an HIV test is not required in order to apply for a work permit or a multy entry visa. We have no evidence that Russia has changed its policy. There might be a softening of requirements for citizens of specific countries."<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=149 RUSSIA - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> | ||
In Russia, HIV is on the rise and inadequate sex education exacerbates the problem. The first reported HIV diagnosis in Russia (then the USSR) was in 1984, but the Soviet Union denied any diagnoses until 1987. Furthermore, the authorities denied the existence and rejected studies of at-risk groups, such as men who have sex with men (MSM), sex workers and injection drug users (IDU). In the early 2000s, Russia began collaborating with the World Bank to form join projects aimed at combating HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HIV/AIDS_in_Russia HIV/AIDS In Russia]</ref> However, "Programs implemented largely through NGOs and funded by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS were terminated years ago, primarily because Russia sees itself as a global power who should be donating to other countries, not the recipient of help. The Russian government wants to present Russia as a strong, global leader, so it’s apparently willing to risk a few thousand extra deaths."<ref>[http://www.vice.com/read/russias-silent-but-deadly-aids-epidemic Russia's Silent But Deadly AIDS Epidemic]</ref> In 2014, in excess of 85,252 new infections were reported. Globally, one of eight new HIV infections is in Russia.<ref>[http://www.avert.org/professionals/hiv-around-world/eastern-europe-central-asia HIV AND AIDS IN EASTERN EUROPE & CENTRAL ASIA]</ref> | In Russia, HIV is on the rise and inadequate sex education exacerbates the problem. The first reported HIV diagnosis in Russia (then the USSR) was in 1984, but the Soviet Union denied any diagnoses until 1987. Furthermore, the authorities denied the existence and rejected studies of at-risk groups, such as men who have sex with men (MSM), sex workers and injection drug users (IDU). In the early 2000s, Russia began collaborating with the World Bank to form join projects aimed at combating HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HIV/AIDS_in_Russia HIV/AIDS In Russia]</ref> However, "Programs implemented largely through NGOs and funded by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS were terminated years ago, primarily because Russia sees itself as a global power who should be donating to other countries, not the recipient of help. The Russian government wants to present Russia as a strong, global leader, so it’s apparently willing to risk a few thousand extra deaths."<ref>[http://www.vice.com/read/russias-silent-but-deadly-aids-epidemic Russia's Silent But Deadly AIDS Epidemic]</ref> In 2014, in excess of 85,252 new infections were reported. Globally, one of eight new HIV infections is in Russia.<ref>[http://www.avert.org/professionals/hiv-around-world/eastern-europe-central-asia HIV AND AIDS IN EASTERN EUROPE & CENTRAL ASIA]</ref> Unsafe sex practices are reportedly very common in Russia, and condoms are completely rejected by many sexually-active people. Other common unsafe practices include sharing needles and using dirty needles in unofficial tattoo parlors. | ||
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