Russia Fights Coronavirus russia's response LIVE | Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | March 2 Deaths approach 90,000. Mass vaccination. Delivery for EU Slovakia Receives First Shipment of Russia's Sputnik V Vaccine Shipment arrived Monday afternoon and the country's prime minister said he would sidestep EU approval rules to start using the vaccines. VACCINE DIPLOMACY Struggling Czech Republic Turns to Russian Jabs After EU Delays President Milos Zeman said he personally requested a batch of Russia's Sputnik V vaccines in a letter to Vladimir Putin. charity initiative Russia Starts Giving Coronavirus Vaccine To Homeless Russian homelessness NGO has launched vaccination initiatives in Moscow and Saint Petersburg. PUBLIC DISCONTENT Russia Has One of the World’s Highest Excess Death Rates. Why Aren’t Russians Angrier? Surging coronavirus fatalities have played little or no role in a recent wave of protest. back to school Russia Re-Opens to Foreign Students, Easing Coronavirus Travel Ban Students will be required to show negative Covid-19 tests before and after entering the country. maybe later Putin Open to Getting Coronavirus Vaccine in 2021 – Kommersant Putin's reluctance to get vaccinated with Sputnik V has raised eyebrows. 'serious concerns' Lifting Mask Mandates in Chechnya, Udmurtia 'Premature,' Health Expert Warns Russia continues to record around 15,000 new infections per day. revised toll Russia’s Excess Death Spike a ‘Harsh Reality’ of Coronavirus, Kremlin Says President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly boasted that Russia has seen lower fatality rates than other countries during the pandemic. SLOW PROGRESS Despite Early Start, Russia Says Only 1.5% Population Vaccinated Around 2.2 million Russians have been partially vaccinated against the coronavirus. new milestone Russia's Virus Caseload Passes 4 Million Russia has been battered by a second wave of infections but has held back on reimposing lockdowns like other European countries. taking a toll Russia’s Yearly Mortality Surges 20% in 2020 Last year was the deadliest year for Russia in at least 16 years. improved outlook Moscow Lifts Restrictions as Coronavirus Cases Recede The city's nighttime bar and restaurant curfew has been lifted and employers are no longer required to have 30% of staff work remotely. proof of immunity Russian Region Becomes First to Introduce Covid-19 'Passports' Passport holders will be exempt from certain pandemic restrictions and eligible for discounts, sparking debate over "immunity discrimination." 'Cautious Optimism' Moscow Announces 'Significant' Easing of Virus Restrictions The city will reopen its museums and libraries, while theaters and cinemas will be allowed to accommodate more visitors. international market Russia Files for Sputnik Vaccine Registration in EU The European Medicines Agency noted in a statement that "currently Sputnik V is not undergoing a rolling review." mask off Vaccinated Russians in Far East Promised Mask Exemption Health officials urge vaccine recipients to continue wearing face masks until the shot builds up their immunity. inoculation push Putin Orders Mass Coronavirus Vaccination Next Week Putin called Russia's Sputnik V vaccine the “best in the world” and ordered officials to ramp up vaccinations. View more articles