How migrant workers are vaccinated against COVID-19 in Moscow. Photo report

Vaccination of labor migrants has begun in Moscow. Since June 27, they have been vaccinated at the migration center in the village of Sakharovo, and since June 29 - near the Sadovod shopping center. Photo: Vladislav Shatilo / RBC Vaccination of labor migrants in Moscow has so far started in a pilot mode. They are vaccinated with the Sputnik Light one-component vaccine at the request of employers from areas where at least 60% of employees need to be vaccinated. Among them are public catering, trade, transport, housing and communal services and others Photo: Vladislav Shatilo / RBC Mandatory vaccination of most workers does not apply to the construction industry. Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting closure of borders, many labor migrants left Russia in 2020, so by the autumn of last year there were not enough workers at construction sites and in the housing and communal services sector. Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin, who oversees the construction sector, said that the government is considering how to simplify the procedure for bringing migrant workers into Russia. In this regard, according to him, the mandatory vaccination of foreigners was also discussed. “If you come to work in Russia, we are ready to vaccinate. We have practically already agreed on this within ourselves, Now we are trying to organize the work in the form of a new regulation,” Khusnullin specified Photo: Vladislav Shatilo / RBC Foreign workers in Russia are vaccinated for a fee. Vaccination is paid by the employer, he also receives a certificate of the employee. The cost of vaccination for one employee is 1300 rubles, explained in the Moscow Department of Health Photo: Vladislav Shatilo / RBC Lists of migrants are submitted to the Moscow City Hall. They should contain the employee's passport data, information about his patent, residence permit or temporary residence permit in Russia. For citizens of Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan (part of the Customs Union), only passport data must be transferred. After submitting the list, the authorities set the date and time of vaccination. Photo: Vladislav Shatilo / RBC At the same time, at the time of opening, only two doctors and 12 nurses worked at the vaccination point in Sakharovo, as reported by the mayor's office. including the self-employed Photo: Vladislav Shatilo / RBC According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, from January to May 2021, 538.7 thousand foreigners and people without Russian citizenship issued a patent to work in Russia. Last year, over the same period, 585,000 patents were granted. People Photo: Vladislav Shatilo / RBC The Sputnik Light vaccine entered civilian circulation from June 26 until the end of July, according to the head of the Ministry of Health Mikhail Murashko, 2.5 million doses will be available for vaccination. The authorities have already purchased 500 thousand doses of the drug, which can also be used for revaccination Photo: Vladislav Shatilo / RBC Some companies have decided to independently organize the vaccination of their employees. Citymobil announced that they would install additional vaccination points and would purchase the vaccine for those drivers who are not Russian citizens, but they can work in a taxi Photo: Vladislav Shatilo / RBC Yandex On June 23, vaccination points were opened on the basis of taxi companies and courier centers for drivers and couriers working in Yandex Go, Yandex. Food", "Yandex. Lavka, Yandex. Market" and "Yandex.Delivery". Employees are vaccinated with the Sputnik V two-component vaccine. Vaccination is free Photo: Vladislav Shatilo / RBC The company also decided to encourage employees who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus. Vaccinated taxi drivers, for example, can receive and accept new orders earlier than others, vaccinated couriers will be able to choose more convenient shifts and delivery area