Russia overhauls healthcare with stricter medical training and mentorship rules
Russia has introduced new healthcare laws aimed at raising standards and improving access. The changes, which took effect in early March, mark the latest step in a broader reform effort. Over the past four years, the State Duma has passed 38 federal laws on healthcare, including eight in 2025 alone.
The latest regulations tighten control over medical education and training. Remote learning in medical and pharmaceutical programs is now banned, except in cases explicitly allowed by federal standards. Institutions must also secure approval from Roszdravnadzor to verify their staffing levels and technical resources.
A new mentorship programme has been launched for young doctors in select specialties. The system is designed to provide structured support as they begin their careers. These measures follow a series of reforms intended to strengthen the quality and reliability of healthcare services across the country.
Since 2021, lawmakers have focused on updating the legal framework for the sector. The eight laws passed in 2025 build on earlier efforts to modernise infrastructure, training, and oversight.
The reforms impose stricter rules on medical training and institutional compliance. Educational providers must now meet higher standards for staffing and facilities before receiving approval. The changes also aim to ensure that newly qualified doctors receive better guidance during their early years in practice.
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