Mandatory Vaccination against COVID-19 for HSE University Staff

According to the Rector’s order all HSE University staff who work full-time, as well as independent contractors who work on the university's territory, must get vaccinated against coronavirus infection. An exception is made only for employees who have a medical exemption. Check up the FAQ Section for further general information.

HSE University recognizes all the vaccines irrespective of their origin (Russian and non-Russian). An employee must have a vaccination certificate (with a doctor’s signature and stamp, the name of the vaccine, its date) + its translation if the initial certificate is not issued in Russian.

Where can I get a free shot?

At the moment, International Staff and Students Can Get COVID Shots at a Clinic in Mayakovskaya. HSE University has signed an agreement with Moscow City Clinic #3, allowing international faculty to get free COVID shots starting January 10, 2022 according to the opening hours of the clinic. The clinic is located at 22/26 Ermolayevsky pereulok (metro station Mayakovskaya). Only one shot of Sputnik Light is availble.

Requried documents:

1. Copy of your passport and a translation into Russian;
2. Registration slip;
3. SNILS number (Russian social security identification number).
4. Copy of your HSE University ID card.

You will need to provide information about the place of your actual residence and leave a Russian mobile phone number so that you can receive your QR code 21 days after the shot. More information: https://www.hse.ru/en/our/news/545700623.html

Vaccination at a commercial medical center in Moscow.

Foreign nationals who do not have Russian compulsory health insurance can get vaccinated on a commercial basis. Please find the list of medical facilities that specifically work with foreign nationals: in English (the procedure costs 1 300 rubles, payment by card only). The clinic will provide you with a hard copy certificate once you undergo the procedure. The link to an active QR-code will be sent to you via email or text message within 1 to 21 calendar day after the vaccination. If you cannot get your QR-code, please contact the medical facility where you were vaccinated.

PCR-test at HSE University in Moscow

You have an opportunity to take a free PCR-test at one of HSE buildings in Moscow. Follow the link to check the actual timetable: https://benefits.hse.ru/covid_test If you wish to be tested, please make an appointment through HSE SmartPoint. Registration for testing is carried out until 16:00 on the day preceding the day of testing. In 2-3 business days, you will get the results and a QR-code being valid for 48 hours since the time of issuance. You can also take an express test in a number of commercial medical laboratories. Here is the full list of accredited medical labs of Moscow (in Russian): https://mosgorzdrav.ru/covid-test.