First of all, the voluntary medical insurance is one of the mandatory documents for foreign students confirming the right to stay in the Russian Federation.
And of course, a medical insurance for foreign students makes it possible to contact a medical institution in the Russian Federation for medical assistance.
The type of medical care available depends on the insurance type, in particular, on the amount for which a foreign citizen is insured.
Only the first and emergency medical care is available to foreigners in Russian Federation.
First aid
First aid in case of an immediate threat to life and health (accidents, injuries, poisoning and other conditions) is provided by police, military personnel, firefighters, rescuers and other persons with appropriate training.
Emergency medical care
Emergency medical care in case of an immediate threat to life and health (accidents, injuries, poisoning and other conditions) is provided by employees of state medical institutions. Doctors stabilize the patient, further treatment is possible only with an insurance or payment.
All other medical services are against charge. To receive them, a foreign student needs to purchase an insurance covering planned treatment - specialist consultations, tests, examinations, prescription, etc.