What vaccinations do you need for Russia?

The most important thing is to check with your GP or a tropical medicine specialist beforehand, because the recommendations can vary quite a bit depending on the region in Russia!

As a standard, you should check before traveling to Russia whether your tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis vaccinations are still up to date. Hepatitis A is also pretty sensible, especially if you're heading to more rural areas. A lot of people get vaccinated against typhoid too, and if you're staying longer or traveling in certain regions, hepatitis B can be relevant. Depending on exactly where you're going - whether Moscow or more into the taiga - vaccinations against tick-borne encephalitis or rabies might also be recommended! In the eastern parts and during the summer months, the tick risk is sometimes considerable.

Best to book an appointment with your doctor and bring your travel plans with you, so where exactly you're going and how long you're staying. They can then tell you specifically what makes sense for your situation. It should be two to three weeks before you leave, so the vaccine protection builds up in time in case you still need several vaccinations!