What's the government response timeline for Russia?

Russia closes borders and bans travel in Far East Region ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4235580)

First cases of COVID-19 recorded. It seems that the framework up to now is that those patients returning from overseas or those admitted to the hospital are the ones getting tested. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4240914)

Temporary travel ban from China. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez.)

Airline restrictions to / from Iran. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez.)

Airline restrictions to and from S. Korea. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez.)

In Moscow government asks employers to monitor the well-being of their employees and insist on self-isolation in case of illness. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4277481)

Moscow mayor announces that Russians returning from high-risk countries must quarantine for 14 days. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4277481)

Moscow mayor announces that Russians returning from high-risk countries must quarantine for 14 days. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4277481)

Although the specific date of initiation of contact tracing is difficult to pinpoint, the government has closely tracked individuals who returned from abroad since March 5th. In tracking, they have also taken note of who these individuals have come in contact with. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez)

Temporary ban of entry for Iranian citizens. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez)

Moscow Mayor announces a ban on all public mass events (including sport, cultural, etc...). ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4283807)

Moscow Mayor bans all gathering with 5000+ people. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4283807)

Federal Service for Surveillance recommends that individuals do not use public transport during peak hours. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4283459)

Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing urges 1) wear masks in public spaces; 2) be in close contact and be in the same room as individuals showing any COVID-19 symptoms; 3) and refrain from using public spaces (transport, shopping centers) unless absolutely necessary. https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4283459

A ban on all public events in St. Petersburg with greater than 1000 people (In Leningrad Oblast a ban on events with more than 300 people). ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez.)

A ban on all public events (sports, theatrical, cultural) in St. Petersburg with greater than 1000 people (In Leningrad Oblast a ban on events with more than 300 people). ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4289580)

A ban on almost all flights to and from Germany, Italy, France, and Spain. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez.)

Guidelines published by The Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing state the following: individuals requiring testing are those who have within the past two weeks returned from Europe, and who has been abroad (in general) during the past month and has detected symptoms. They also stated that testing should be prioritized by risk group, according to doctor recommendations. ( https://www.rbc.ru/society/20/03/2020/5e735f4a9a7947bdffbe88cf)

14th March The Ministry of Education recommended, if necessary, to transfer the educational process temporarily to distance learning. The Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation sent recommendations to the Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Welfare in all regions of the country on strengthening sanitary and epidemiological control measures in kindergartens, schools, secondary vocational education institutions and additional education children. https://edu.gov.ru/press/2205/ministerstvo-prosvescheniya-rekomendovalo-regionam-pri-neobhodimosti-vremenno-perehodit-na-distancionnoe-obuchenie/

Individuals from the same household (living with) those who have returned from high-risk countries must self-isolate for 14 days. (Moscow) ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4290063?from=main_1)

"A Russian Orthodox Church spokesperson said it will not be closing churches or canceling religious proceedings." ( https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/05/24/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-may-24-a69117)

Travel restrictions to/from Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez.)

16 March Government recommends online learning. https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4290063?from=main_1 https://icmos.ru/news/sobyanin-usilil-mery-po-protivodeystviyu-koronavirusu

Individuals required to self-isolate banned from coming into workplace ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez)

Ban on all mass outdoor public events until April 10th. Indoor events should restricted to 50 people. (Moscow). A ban on all sports events with participation of international athletes. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez)

All indoor events should be restricted to 50 people. (Moscow). A ban on all sports events with participation of international athletes. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4290882)

In-person ticket sales (within public transport vehicles) stopped in Moscow. ( https://iz.ru/988083/2020-03-18/eksperty-otcenili-mery-borby-s-koronavirusom-na-moskovskom-transporte)

National measures under discussion. Any restriction to be modeled after Moscow. https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4290063?from=main_1

Travel restrictions to/from EU countries + Switzerland and Norway; Closure of border with Belarus. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez.)

Prime Minister announces a plan to roll out a public information campaign about the coronavirus progression in the near future. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4290524)

St. Petersburg announces that coronavirus tests will be available for free to anyone wanting to get tested. However, official testing policy still gives substantial priority to individuals with symptoms / high risk groups. https://www.interfax.ru/russia/699351 Announcement that scientists are working on a 4th-generation testing system in the country. ( https://www.rbc.ru/rbcfreenews/5e6f9d449a79479c429ca91b)

Closure of all theaters, museums, cinemas, circuses, orchestras. Announced by Ministry of Culture. However, no general notice about closing workplaces and working from home. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4291773?from=main_sujet)

All sports league (hockey, basketball and football) canceled or postponed until April 10th. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4290882)

St. Petersburg follows Moscow's lead to ban any gatherings of 50+ people. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4292530)

"Russia's embassies and consulates have suspended the processing of documents and issuing of all types of visas, including e-visas, the Foreign Ministry said. The ministry said there are a small number of exceptions, including for diplomats and people attending funerals of close relatives in Russia." https://www.mid.ru/ru/foreign_policy/news/-/asset_publisher/cKNonkJE02Bw/content/id/4089464

"Rospotrebnadzor has ordered Russia's regions to test everyone who has been in Europe in the past two weeks for the coronavirus." ( https://www.mskagency.ru/materials/2983061)

In addition to a select number of employment sectors closing, Moscow's government encourages employers to make distant working arrangements possible. "Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin has urged employers to allow their employees to work from home to prevent the spread of infection." ( https://www.sobyanin.ru/koronavirus-rabota-iz-doma)

"The Federal Penitentiary Service said it will suspend visits to inmates in pre-trial detention centers and prisons." ( http://fsin.su/news/index.php?ELEMENT_ID=502612)

Russia bans foreigners and those without citizenship from entering the country. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4291104)

March 19- — The Russian government announced a "high alert" status for all 85 of its regions, requiring the whole country to take anti-coronavirus measures including moving schools to online classes. http://archive.vn/niwvD

"Russian courts will stop considering all except the most urgent cases from Thursday onwards until April 10 to contain the spread of coronavirus, a decision by the Supreme Court on Wednesday showed." ( https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/05/24/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-may-24-a69117)

All citizens returning from abroad must strictly self-isolate for 14 days. This is a country-wide measure. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4293447)

As of March 19th, the government claims that 133,000 people were tested for COVID19 in Russia. It also states that there is a surplus of 700,000 tests. ( https://www.rbc.ru/society/20/03/2020/5e735f4a9a7947bdffbe88cf)

"Moscow traffic police have launched spot checks on the city's taxis to ensure drivers wear face masks and regularly disinfect their vehicles. Under new regulations, drivers must change masks every three hours and use sanitizer to clean their hands and disinfect their vehicles twice a day." ( https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/05/24/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-may-24-a69117)

Workers can apply for sick leave after returning from countries with registered coronavirus cases from March 20th to July 1st. ( https://xn--80aesfpebagmfblc0a.xn--p1ai/what-is-done/social-measures/bolnichnye_dlya_rabotnikov_na_kar.html)

In Moscow, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said all state schools, sports schools and further education institutions in the city would be closed from March 21 until April 12. ( https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-moscow-events/russia-bans-entry-to-foreign-nationals-closes-schools-idUSKBN21329T)

All athletic facilities in Moscow close. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4299045)

All athletic facilities in Moscow close. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4299045)

23 March Russian schools (excluding universities) will go on a three-week vacation from March 23 to April 12 to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Education Minister Sergei Kravtsov said. Coding remains as 3 and targeted geographic scope for binary flag variable as all levels of education closed in Moscow until April 12 Source: https://ria.ru/20200318/1568763110.html

Transportation vouchers for students in 5th grade and above temporarily suspended in Moscow. https://www.sobyanin.ru/koronavirus-obraschenie-k-starshemu-pokoleniyu-i-semyam-s-detmi

"Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin has ordered all residents over 65 to self-isolate at home starting Thursday, saying each elderly citizen would receive a total of 4,000 rubles ($50) in exchange for following the order." https://www.sobyanin.ru/koronavirus-obraschenie-k-starshemu-pokoleniyu-i-semyam-s-detmi

Flight restrictions to Trukey, Vietnan, Thaliland, Indonesia and Japan. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez)

"Moscow is changing the way it counts its coronavirus cases. Patients will now be considered positive upon a single positive test rather than having samples sent to a lab Novosibirsk, Siberia for further verification." ( https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/05/24/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-may-24-a69117)

All night clubs, bars and other entertainment centers asked to shut across Russia. https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4300677 "The republic of Chechnya has become the first Russian region to close all restaurants, cafes and "crowded places" after it registered its first three coronavirus infections, the region's leader Ramzan Kadyrov announced. He said some restaurants popular with tourists would be allowed to stay open." ( https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/05/24/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-may-24-a69117)

From the 24th of March government will share daily updates on hospital preparedness to combat the virus with the public. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4299486)

Putin postpones referendum to halt spread of coronavirus. ( https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-52040885/coronavirus-russia-cancels-referendum-and-declares-holiday)

In Moscow, high schools students and seniors over the age of 65 years suspended from using public transportation. https://www.sobyanin.ru/koronavirus-ogranicheniya-250320

Moscow's Department of Health stated that mild cases of coronavirus could be treated at home, without going to the hospital. https://mosgorzdrav.ru/ru-RU/news/default/card/3662.html

Announcement about the development of a rapid testing technology. ( https://rg.ru/2020/03/26/v-rossii-nachinaetsia-ekspress-testirovanie-na-koronavirus.html)

27 March March 27th National Examinations (taken by 9th and 11th graders) postponed due to coronavirus. Coding remains as 3 and targeted geographic scope for binary flag variable as all levels of education closed in Moscow until April 12 Source: https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4307111

"All federal government employees will switch to remote work starting March 27, Mishustin's order said." ( https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/05/24/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-may-24-a69117)

"St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov has ordered the city's restaurants, cafes, bars and non-essential shops to close for the same period. People will also be barred from visiting parks or religious buildings during this time." https://meduza.io/news/2020/03/26/gubernator-peterburga-ob-yavil-o-vremennom-zakrytii-torgovyh-tsentrov-i-barov "Russia will close all resorts, sanatoriums and children's camps until June 1 in an effort to slow the spread of the virus. Regional authorities have been advised to tell their residents to avoid traveling." http://government.ru/orders/selection/401/39288/

Russia suspends all charter and regular flights to other countries. http://government.ru/orders/selection/401/39276/

"The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and its partners have produced 500,000 coronavirus test kits so far, but are planning to soon ramp up production to 2.5 million kits a week, Kirill Dmitriev, RDIF's head, told Reuters in a phone interview." ( https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/05/24/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-may-24-a69117)

28 March March 28th: Minister of Education ordered universities across Russia to go on recess between March 28th and April 5th. Source: https://tass.com/society/1135613 All schools closed until April 12 so this is now a closure of all levels across the country: https://ria.ru/20200318/1568763110.html

In Moscow and Moscow Oblast all restaurants, shopping malls, and some parks close. https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4301811

Government reports that over 260,000 tests have been completed. Testing ethic remains the same: tests are administered to those who recently returned from abroad and are showing symptoms, or those who have come in close contact with infected. ( https://ria.ru/20200328/1569285887.html)

March “30th : “On March 25, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a non-working week from March 30 to April 5." ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez) "I declare the next week non-working with salary preservation, that is, weekends will last from Saturday March 28 to Sunday April 5” (Putin) ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4301348) "Russia is beginning what Vladimir Putin called a 'non-working week'" ( https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-52061381) "You know that we will have a paid stay-at-home week by decision of the President" ( http://government.ru/en/news/39290/) It is very important to emphasize that what constituted "essential" businesses varied significantly between regions. In fact, only ~20 subjects of federations adopted the strictest form of measures that close all but 5 types of businesses. The majority of regions closed all but 6 - 31 types of workplaces. ( http://www.urbaneconomics.ru/centr-obshchestvennyh-svyazey/news/differenciaciya-regionov-po-zhestkosti-ogranichitelnyh-mer-v)

Putin announces non-working week, which de facto put restrictions on any forms of gathering across all of Russia, even though the official number is not specified. Formal stay-at-home orders at this point were only given to residents in Moscow; however, many regions across Russia follow suit. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4308053)

Moscow announced that its public transport system will run on weekend schedule. Passengers are also asked to keep a 1.5 meter distance when using public transport. St. Petersburg and many other regions follow suit. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4308053)

Mayor of Moscow announced home self-isolation for all residents of Moscow and Moscow Oblast, regardless of age. Leaving the apartment is allowed only in cases of: - (emergency) medical care and other direct threats to life and health, - travel to work if you are required to go to work, - Shopping at your nearest existing store or pharmacy - walking pets at a distance not exceeding 100 meters from the place of residence (stay), - need to take out household garbage Link: https://www.sobyanin.ru/koronavirus-ogranichenie-peredvizheniya-i-sospodderzhka-grazhdan Similar measures were taken by St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast on the same day. Other regions also follow suit but severity of restrictions vary. ( https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/05/24/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-may-24-a69117)

March “30th : “On March 25, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a non-working week from March 30 to April 5." ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez) However from a statement issued on April 28th about the extension of the non-working week through May 11th, it is evident that extent of restrictions on internal movement vary across regions. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4333831)

Russia fully closes its borders. This applies to pedestrian, vehicle, rail and maritime checkpoints. https://www.rbc.ru/society/28/03/2020/5e7f58fe9a79475dfb4ce184

Putin requests health services to urgently increase testing capacity. ( https://www.vedomosti.ru/business/articles/2020/04/26/829009-testirovaniyu-koronavirus)

"Russian Orthodox Church head Patriarch Kirill has called on believers to avoid churches as the coronavirus spreads. Earlier, the Church resisted calls to close its doors despite the Moscow mayor's advice to the public to avoid church services" ( https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/05/24/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-may-24-a69117)

St. Petersburg's Metro shortens operation time ( https://www.fontanka.ru/2020/03/31/69062962/).

Putin approves legislation that imposes severe fines on individuals who break quarantine rules, of up to 7 years in prison. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/04/01/russians-risk-fines-jail-time-for-dodging-coronavirus-quarantine-a69818

Those who have lost their jobs after March 1st, 2020, will be eligible to receive unemployment benefits between April and June 2020. They will also be provided with support to find new jobs. The benefits will be paid up to the minimum living wage, 12,130 rubles. Workers with children will receive an additional 3,000 rubles per child under 18 years of age. ( https://xn--80aesfpebagmfblc0a.xn--p1ai/what-is-done/social-measures/podderzhka_bezrabotnyh.html) Those, who expected to travel during the state of emergency, are, in theory, eligible for refunds. ( https://xn--80aesfpebagmfblc0a.xn--p1ai/what-is-done/social-measures/pomosch_turistam.html)

A ban on punishing / evicting individuals who were unable to pay rent / service fees. Moratorium valid until January 1st, 2021. ( https://xn--80aesfpebagmfblc0a.xn--p1ai/what-is-done/social-measures/moratoriy_na_oplatu_uslug_zhkh.html) An up to 6 month freeze (through September 30th) on loans /debts /credit for households: up to 100,000 rubles for credit cards; 600,000 rubles for automotive credit; 2 million rubes for mortgages. Maximum varies across cities. ( https://xn--80aesfpebagmfblc0a.xn--p1ai/what-is-done/social-measures/kreditnye_kanikuly.html)

Employers should receive a minimal sick leave pay of 12,130 rubles per month between April and December 2020. http://government.ru/support_measures/measure/35/

Putin announces that non-working week extended to April 30th. ( http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/63133)

Nizhny Novgorod launches a QR code pass system to restrict movement in region. Moscow developing its own system. ( https://www.government-nnov.ru/?id=254621) Moscow extends lockdown through April 30th. ( https://www.sobyanin.ru/koronavirus-prodlenie-domr-perenos-vvedeniya-propuskov) "Sobyanin signed a law imposing fines on Muscovites found to be violating the city's self-isolation orders. Individuals will be fined up to 4,000 rubles ($50) for first-time offenses and up to 5,000 rubles ($63) for repeat offenses. Businesses will be fined up to 40,000 rubles ($500) for violating the order. Legal entities will be fined up to 300,000 rubles ($3,800) for first-time offenses and up to 500,000 rubles ($6,300) for repeat offenses." ( https://ria.ru/20200402/1569496001.html)

Companies affected by coronavirus will be able to borrow loans for paying salaries to their workers at 0% interest rate. http://government.ru/support_measures/measure/51/

Putin makes a speech to the Russian citizens, in which he updates them on current situation and, among other things, extends non-working week to April 30th. ( http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/63133)

Chechen Republic announces that all transport and internal movement of individuals will be banned between 20:00 and 8:00. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4311231)

By April 3rd, the following regions announced lockdown measures similar to Moscow: Chechnya, St. Petersburg, Komi Republic, Mari El, Tatarstan, Chuvashnia, Yakutia, Arkhangelsk, Astrakhan, Belgorod, Irkutsk, Kaliningrad, Kursk, Lipetsk, Murmansk, Nizhny Novgorod, Novgorod, Ryazan, Saratov, Sverdlovsk, Ulyanosk, Vologda, Bryansk (March 30th); Altai, Bashkortostan, Buryatia, Dagestan, Ingushetia, Kabardino-Balkaria, Kalmykia, Karachay-Cherkessia, Karelia,Khakassia, Mordovia, Udmurtia and Tuva, Altai, Khabarovsk (for those over 65), Krasnodar, Krasnoyarsk, Perm, Primorsky, Stavropol and Zabaykalsky krais, Bryansk, Chelyabinsk, Kaluga, Kemerovo, Kirov, Kostroma, Kurgan, Magadan, Novosibirsk, Omsk, Penza, Pskov (for those over 65), Rostov, Sakhalin, Samara, Smolensk, Tambov, Tomsk, Vladimir, Volgograd, Voronezh and Yaroslav oblasts, Khanty-Mansi and Yamalo-Nenets autonomous okrugs, the Jewish Autonomous Oblast, the city of Sevastopol (March 31st); Crimea, Sevastopl, North Ossetia-Alania, Kamchatka, Khabarovsk, Ivanovo, Orenburg (April 1st); Amur, Tyumen, Chukhotka (April 2nd); Oryol, Tula (over 65) (April 3rd). ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic_in_Russia)

Chechen Republic bans public transport use and walking on streets between 20:00 and 8:00. https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4311231

Russia temporarily stops flying back citizens from abroad. https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez

Small and medium businesses can delay paying any contracts concluded before April 3rd for 6 months. ( http://government.ru/support_measures/measure/52/)

Chechen Republic becomes first region to close off internal borders. ( https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/04/01/russias-chechnya-first-region-to-seal-off-internal-borders-amid-coronavirus-a69832)

6 April School closure (aside from universities) continues through April 12th. Source: https://ria.ru/20200318/1568763110.html Coding remains as 3 targeted geographic binary flag as all levels of education closed in Moscow until April 12 Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-moscow-events/russia-bans-entry-to-foreign-nationals-closes-schools-idUSKBN21329T

" Three regions of Russia — the Irkutsk region, Tomsk region and Krasnoyarsk region — have begun ordering all people arriving from Moscow and St. Petersburg to self-isolate for two weeks in a move to prevent the spread of coronavirus." ( https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/05/24/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-may-24-a69117)

Russia resumes flying back its citizens from abroad. https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez

Workers, aged 65+, are eligible to apply for paid sick leave, if they are abiding by self-isolation measures imposed. They are eligible to apply between April 6th and April 30th. ( https://xn--80aesfpebagmfblc0a.xn--p1ai/what-is-done/social-measures/bolnichnye_dlya_rabotnikov_starshe.html)

Government begins administering tests remotely, in people's homes. ( https://ria.ru/20200406/1569622220.html) Russia's health watchdog Rosdravnadzor has developed an "express" coronavirus test that can test at 94% accuracy within 40 minutes, the Industry and Trade Ministry said. ( https://www.interfax.ru/russia/702742)

Putin makes speech to regional governors, but in all media channels this is treated as another speech to the public. Putin unveils concrete emergency financial aid for healthcare. Each regional governor also updates on their respective situation. ( http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/63176)

As of April 8th, general testing is available, but an individual not showing symptoms has to pay for a test to be administered. Testing is absolutely required in 6 cases: those who have recently returned from abroad and show signs of a cold; those who were in contact with a coronavirus carrier; who are sick with a diagnosis of pneumonia; individuals aged 65+ with symptoms of a respiratory infection; essential workers with cold / flu symptoms. ( https://www.vedomosti.ru/business/articles/2020/04/26/829009-testirovaniyu-koronavirus)

Sobyanin banned visits to cemetries aside from funerals (Moscow). ( https://www.sobyanin.ru/koronavirus-vremennyi-poryadok-posescheniya-kladbisch)

Over 1M tests have been administered thusfar. https://www.interfax.ru/russia/703289

As of 09.04 171,000 individuals are under close observation, as they are suspected for having contracted the virus based on contact tracing. ( https://www.rbc.ru/society/09/04/2020/5e8eb3ba9a79477bd270a059)

Between April 13 and 19, a ban is introduced in Moscow on construction works (with the exception of the construction of hospitals, metro facilities and other end-to-end cycle works), as well as short-term car rental services (car sharing) and even taxis (companies without an appropriate license) . Link: https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4320148

Up-to-date information is provided at the specially created Covid-19 website together with the 24-hour hotline: https://xn--80aesfpebagmfblc0a.xn--p1ai/

Individuals who lost their jobs after March 1st due to the coronavirus will be entitled to receive unemployment benefits. They will be in the amount of 12,130 rubles per month and will be paid from March 30th until December 31st 2020. If both parents lost their jobs, they will receive an additional 3,000 rubles per month per child under 18 years of age. http://government.ru/support_measures/measure/34/

13 April- No further general school closure requirements from the Ministry of Education announced after April 12th. Status of school closure depends on measures taken at the regional level. Some regions, like Moscow, which have strict lockdown continue to have full school closure at all levels. It is estimated that around ~80% of schools are fully closed Source: https://tass.com/society/1134565 . Lockdown in Moscow: https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4320148 UNESCO data confirms that school closure measures are decided at the local level Source: https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse

Moscow implements a pass system to further contain movement of citizens. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4320148)

The Russian Orthodox Church's St. Petersburg diocese has ordered the city's cathedrals to close their Holy Week and Easter services to the public and broadcast services online. ( http://mitropolia.spb.ru/news/mitropolit/?id=176373)

Moscow issues pass system for using public transportation. https://www.sobyanin.ru/tsifrovye-propuska-osnovnye-pravila

Murmansk Oblast purchases electronic bracelets that will monitor individuals who are required to quarantine. https://novayagazeta.ru/news/2020/04/15/160709-v-murmanskoy-oblasti-na-patsientov-s-podozreniem-na-covid-19-nadenut-elektronnye-braslety

In Moscow police will check to make sure that drivers have required passes that allow them to leave homes. https://ria.ru/20200414/1570016851.html

May 9th Celebrations cancelled. ( https://www.rbc.ru/society/16/04/2020/5e9874e29a7947f42163078c)

Yandex sends testing kits to elderly in Moscow. First 100,000 test kits were delivered for free. ( https://www.interfax.ru/moscow/704522)

There has not been one single command from the central government about restrictions. However, most regions seem to have imposed restrictions on gathering, following Moscow's lead, starting early March.

Russia has administered 2M tests. https://daily.afisha.ru/news/36398-v-rossii-proveli-bolshe-2-mln-testov-na-koronavirus/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pod-meditsinskim-nablyudeniem-nahodyatsya-13&utm_content=39046336

Deputy Prime Minister: "As of today, one of the highest levels of coverage with testing is noted in Russia. As of this morning, 2.53 million tests had been carried out. This is the second highest result in the world. Such a volume of testing allows us to actively identify asymptomatic forms, which are epidemiologically important." Link: http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/63229

21 regions have requested digital passes following Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod's lead. https://digital.gov.ru/ru/events/39786/

Yandex is sponsoring the distribution of testing kits to anyone who would like to be tested in Moscow and Moscow Oblast. It plans to do the same for other regions at a later stage as well. https://yandex.ru/company/press_releases/2020/2020-04-20

"Authorities in Moscow will start monitoring the movements of all people showing coronavirus symptoms using their cellphone geolocation data. The city was already tracking the movements of confirmed coronavirus patients who are self-isolating at home." https://www.mos.ru/upload/documents/docs/47-YM(4).pdf

Putin signs decree, which extends the 'non-working week' through May 11th. ( https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4333831)

Putin address public with up-to-date coronavirus information and measures. ( https://www.rbc.ru/politics/28/04/2020/5ea814a89a7947222645d62f)

"Authorities in Russia's western exclave of Kaliningrad will end the region's coronavirus lockdown for most residents starting April 29, Governor Anton Alikhanov said, making it the first Russian region to do so. Nonessential businesses will re-open on April 29 and salons and hairdressers will re-open on May 4. All residents will be required to wear masks and observe social distancing in public." This ease of restrictions does not apply to individuals 65+. https://www.newkaliningrad.ru/news/briefs/community/23614668-v-sredu-v-kaliningradskoy-obasti-vstupaet-v-silu-novyy-rezhim-samoiolyatsii.html

Russia announces that its borders will remain closed until the situation with coronavirus improves. ( https://thebarentsobserver.com/en/travel-borders/2020/04/russia-prolongs-closure-border-indefinite-period)

Muscovites asked to prepare to wear masks when using public spaces after lockdown eases. https://360tv.ru/news/mosobl/andrej-vorobev-podmoskove-gotovitsja-vvodit-masochnyj-rezhim/

To maintain the income of citizens who have lost their jobs, the maximum amount of unemployment benefits has been increased to the size of the subsistence minimum - 12,130 rubles. In regions where the regional coefficient is established, the unemployment benefit is increased by the size of the regional coefficient. The minimum unemployment benefit has been increased from 1,500 to 4,500 rubles from May 1 to August 1. Link: http://archive.vn/yG0p6

To date, Russia has administered 4,300,000 tests (2nd in volume after U.S.) ( https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/)

https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/05/11/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-may-11-a69117 Russia has closed all sporting and cultural events and most large gatherings in an effort to halt the spread of coronavirus. Starting Thursday, Moscow residents aged 65 and older will be ordered to self-isolate at home. The Immortal Regiment, an annual tradition in which millions of people in Russia parade with portraits of relatives who fought in World War II, will take place in an online video broadcast this year as the coronavirus has canceled Victory Day events.

To support the regions, it was decided to adjust the schedule for their payments on budget loans. The decision was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. In 2020, the regions are completely exempted from paying off debt. In 2021–2024 they will pay 5% of the debt annually, in 2025–2029 they will pay the balance in equal parts with the possibility of early repayment. Link: http://government.ru/news/39628/

"Moscow's coronavirus lockdown has been extended until May 31, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said. Starting May 12, Moscow residents will be required to wear face masks and gloves in all public places and transport, Sobyanin said." https://www.sobyanin.ru/koronavirus-resheniya-07-05-2020

"Large public events remain banned and people must still follow "strict sanitation demands", but it is in everyone's interest for the economy "to return to normal quickly", he said, adding that construction and farming should be among the first industries to restart." ( https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-52620015) According to the address of the President Putin on the coronavirus update, prohibition on mass events is extended: https://www.rbc.ru/society/11/05/2020/5eb9615e9a794774be6aa275

"Russia's second-largest city, St. Petersburg, has extended its coronvirus lockdown until May 31 and will require its residents to wear face masks and gloves in public starting May 12." ( https://www.gov.spb.ru/press/governor/188430/)

"Coronavirus testing has increased many times over. We performed 2,500 tests in early March. The current figure is some 170,000 a day. This is one of the highest figures in the world." - President Putin. It is planned by mid-May to double the number of tests conducted on COVID-19 (up to 300 thousand per day). Link: https://www.rbc.ru/society/11/05/2020/5eb9615e9a794774be6aa275

Starting May 12th, there is an ease on working restrictions ( https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/05/21/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-may-21-a69117). The degree of ease varies depending on region. In Moscow, for example, companies involved in industry and construction will be able to return to work despite the continued lockdown through May 31st. According to President Putin: "The period of non-working days is over, but this does not mean the end of the fight against the epidemic". The regime has been in force since March 30 and assumed the preservation of wages for employees. However, whether these wages were sustained in reality is highly unclear (the government did not provide subsidies to corporations to guarantee the continuous payment of wages) The heads of regions retain the right to limit and suspend the work of enterprises if all sanitary requirements cannot be observed there. At the same time, employees should receive a salary. Link: https://www.rbc.ru/society/11/05/2020/5eb9615e9a794774be6aa275

'Non-work' week officially ends. No single command about gathering restrictions, but Putin announces that large gatherings are still banned across the nation. Most regions seemed to have adopted more stringent requirements following Moscow's lead. Regions in full lockdown (e.g. Moscow, Moscow Oblast, St. Petersburg) continue having very strict restrictions. ( https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/05/11/853938521/russia-eases-restrictions-as-coronavirus-cases-continue-to-rise)

Residents of Moscow are required to wear masks when using public transport. ( https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/05/21/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-may-21-a69117)

Non-working week officially ends. Rospotrebnadzor issues recommendations to subjects of Federation about easing lockdown measures over coming weeks. Recommendations include: - In first stage of easing, people will be allowed to take short walks outside and a number of nonconsumer businesses will reopen. - In the second phase of easing, some consumer-facing businesses will be allowed to reopen. In addition, several educational workplaces will also reopen. - In the third phase, consumer businesses and service providers will be allowed to resume operation. At all times employees must wear PPE. http://government.ru/support_measures/measure/85/

"All persons of the immediate circle (first contact) and those with whom an infected person spoke remotely or for a short time (persons of the second contact) are examined. Every day, the number of contact people who are under medical supervision is growing." - from the briefing of the Head of Rospotrebnadzor Anna Popova Link: http://government.ru/news/39670/

Soft loans provided for businesses in agricultural sector. http://government.ru/docs/39692/

Clinics in Moscow, the epicenter of Russia's coronavirus epidemic, will begin mass random testing of residents for coronavirus antibodies on Friday, the mayor said. The free and voluntary testing will "show the real picture" of the epidemic's stage, since many people may have had the virus without knowing it, Sergei Sobyanin told state television. ( https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/05/24/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-may-24-a69117)

Yandex ends its free testing program, having only delivered 20,000 free tests. https://help.yandex.ru/covid19-test

Government will allocate an additional 12B rubles in their annual budget to support microfinance organizations across subjects of Federation. http://government.ru/support_measures/measure/108/ Rent payments are delayed for government, municipal and private property (excluding personal homes). http://government.ru/support_measures/measure/89/

27 of 85 regions in Russia are prepared to ease their lockdown measures. https://www.interfax.ru/russia/709125

Landlords will be able to receive a deferral of payment of certain taxes and advance payments on them. This decision was approved by the Government. The support measure is available to those who have provided the premises user with a rent deferral. Link: http://government.ru/news/39710/

St. Peterburg bans residents from attending funerals. https://www.fontanka.ru/2020/05/18/69266044/

Russia's borders remain closed.

Muscovites, who defy quarantine orders, will be made to do 100 hours owrth of community service at hospitals. https://ria.ru/20200522/1571840373.html

A website with all information about the coronavirus. Most important information is in the form of infographics, which makes it easy for the population to understand. https://xn--80aesfpebagmfblc0a.xn--p1ai/

Activities in the field of mass media and print production are included in the list of sectors of the Russian economy that are most affected by the deterioration of the situation due to the spread of a new coronavirus infection. This decision was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. Publishers of books, newspapers, magazines, periodicals, television and radio stations, network publications, news agencies will be able to take the support measures provided by the state for representatives of affected industries. The list also includes activities related to printing newspapers. At the same time, the media industry was in a difficult situation: revenue from the sale of books, the press, from subscription is reduced, and advertising revenue is reduced. Small companies and organizations in the regions are particularly affected. Most of them relate to small and medium-sized businesses. The Government received numerous appeals from citizens, associations, as well as public authorities with a request to additionally support industry representatives. Among the support measures that Russian media will be able to use include a six-month deferral of all taxes (except VAT), as well as rental payments when using real estate owned by state, municipal or private property, interest-free loans for urgent needs and salaries, soft loans at a rate of 2% for any purpose, a moratorium on bankruptcy, conducting scheduled and unscheduled inspections. In addition, representatives of small and medium-sized businesses from the affected sectors are provided with a deferral of payment of insurance premiums (and halving their size if the wages of workers are higher than 1 minimum wage), restructuring of payments formed during the period of granting a deferral of tax and insurance contributions for a period for one year monthly in equal installments. They also have direct financial support in the form of subsidies (grants), which can be spent on salaries, payment of debts for utilities. Funds are provided at the rate of 1 minimum wage for each employee. Companies that, due to various circumstances, have technical debts on taxes and insurance premiums, can apply for a subsidy if the sum of such debts does not exceed 3 thousand rubles. Link: http://government.ru/news/39783/

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin set a schedule for walks in the city. According to the statement, from June 1, all Muscovites, except those infected with coronavirus, and those who need to observe the "self-isolation regime" will be able to go out. Sobyanin said that you can play sports on the street daily without restrictions, but only until 9 in the morning. Muscovites are also allowed to walk no more than three times a week - twice on weekdays and once on weekends from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Link: https://zona.media/news/2020/05/27/walk

"All students - both the ninth and eleventh grades - will receive a certificate without passing exams. And those of them who want to continue their education in secondary professional educational organizations will be enrolled in them according to the results of the certificate. Graduates who want to graduate will be able to pass the exam. This is going to do more than 736 thousand students. A mock exam will be held on June 29 and 30. We will check, without the participation of children, how technically the system is debugged. The main examination period will be from July 3 to 23. Two more days - July 24 and 25 - are reserved for children who, for example, have two exams on the same day. In addition, students who, for good reason, will not be able to pass the exam in July, will have the opportunity to pass exams in August. Such flexible deadlines were provided so that the regions could prepare as thoroughly as possible" - Prime Minister. Link: http://government.ru/news/39839/

Pass control in Moscow will be canceled since June 9, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on air of Moscow 24. From the same day, hairdressing and veterinary clinics will be able to open, restrictions on the operation of car sharing will be lifted. Muscovites will be able to go to cemeteries again. From June 16, museums, exhibition halls, zoos, summer verandas will open. Cafes and restaurants, as well as fitness clubs and kindergartens will resume work from June 23. From the same day, street shops, swings and exercise machines will be available. Link: https://zona.media/news/2020/06/08/krntnvs

The restrictions on exit from Russia and entry into the country introduced due to the spread of a new coronavirus infection have been relaxed. Such an order was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. Russian citizens will be able to leave the country to visit close relatives living abroad and those who are in need of care. Such a right will also be for those who go abroad for treatment, as well as for work or study. Foreign citizens will be able to enter the country subject to similar conditions: if they are going to undergo treatment at Russian medical organizations or to take care of sick close relatives. As Mikhail Mishustin specified at a meeting of the Presidium of the Coordinating Council to Combat the Spread of the New Coronavirus Infection on June 8, the decision to amend the current regime of entry and exit restrictions was made following consideration of citizens' applications received by the Government. Link: http://archive.vn/4DQOS

In total, almost 12.5 million tests were completed. In Russia, 40 different test systems have already been registered, more than half of them being of a domestic production. Link: http://government.ru/news/39839/

In total, almost 12.5 million tests were completed. In Russia, 40 different test systems have already been registered, more than half of them being of a domestic production. Link: http://government.ru/news/39839/

Self-isolation rules, QR code permits for private and public transport and scheduled walks were canceled on June 9th https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/06/08/which-coronavirus-restrictions-is-moscow-lifting-a70514

Self-isolation rules, QR code permits for private and public transport and scheduled walks were canceled on June 9th https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/06/08/which-coronavirus-restrictions-is-moscow-lifting-a70514

23 June Moscow moves out of one of the strictest lockdowns in the country, and will launch the third stage of lifting restrictions imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus on June 23. Restaurants, gyms and pre-schools are operating again. Stage 3 lifting restriction means that across the country preschools are able to reopen. Unable to find evidence showing that full lockdowns still in place in other regions (Moscow’s strict lockdown seems to feature most prominently in the media) so coded as ‘require closing for some sectors’ across the country assuming pre-schools are now able to open in all regions. Source: https://tass.com/society/1170515 UNESCO Education Response Tracker shows on 23 June 2020 that Russian Federation has localised school closures. https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse Universities are recruiting new applicants remotely online, suggesting they are still closed. http://archive.vn/hrZQm Moscow on March 5 introduced an alert system to help manage its response to the COVID-19 outbreak: http://archive.vn/uQlIE

In Moscow, anyone will be able to pass free PCR test for coronavirus from July 16. As the deputy mayor for social development Anastasia Rakova said, now the incidence of coronavirus in Moscow is decreasing and the city authorities have the opportunity to redistribute capacity to other areas. You can take tests in 207 city laboratories. The results of the study will be sent to the electronic patient record within three days. Link: https://www.interfax.ru/moscow/717435

As of July 13, nearly all schools and universities in Moscow are allowed to operate. http://archive.fo/hAQwR. The UNESCO school closures map shows that school closures are now localised. http://archive.fo/Fz3MO

From 15 July, all foreign nationals arriving in Russia are asked to provide one of the following (in English or Russian): a medical certificate confirming you have tested negative for COVID-19 on a Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test conducted not more than 3 days before arrival; a medical certificate confirming you have tested positive for the presence of COVID-19 IgG antibodies From 15 July, the Russian government no longer requires all arrivals to the country to remain in quarantine for a period of 14 days if arriving on a regularly scheduled flight. http://archive.fo/D7BPn

From the Prime Minister's speech: "We will continue the practice of high volume public testing. Moreover, we will extend the term for granting free test systems to government and municipal medical institutions until May 1, 2021. The relevant Government resolution has been signed. Such diagnostics must be accessible everywhere and to everyone. There must be an opportunity to take a virus and anti-body test at any time and in case of the slightest doubt. If the disease is detected, the treatment must be started as soon as possible. And, early diagnosis is important for all other diseases." Link: http://government.ru/en/news/40023/

As of July 30, all the regions are in various stages of reopening. For example, while most regions have re-opened restaurants, some have not. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (archive website not working)

"The Government of the Russian Federation has announced the end of the federal non-working period, which was implemented to slow the spread of COVID-19, and the government has begun gradually lifting restrictions. Individual regions, however, set their own rules regarding self-isolation, opening of businesses, and movement of people, based on conditions in each region. Please check with the local government for current restrictions. " https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Moscow has implemented a 14 day quarantine. But generally all travellers just have to take a Covid PCR test and show negative results. https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/