1. Why Russian patients choose India
India offers competitive oncology, transplant, IVF, and joint-replacement packages versus Western Europe, with Russian interpreter support in Delhi NCR.
Accredited hospitals
Apollo, Medanta, Max, Fortis, BLK-Max, Artemis, Manipal, and Narayana — JCI/NABH tertiary care.
RUB quotes
Itemised USD and RUB before you fly from Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Novosibirsk, and Kazan.
Short waits
Cardiac, oncology, and joint replacement can usually start within days of arrival.
Russian on the ward
Support in Russian and English for consent and discharge.
2. Russia travel snapshot
Who this page is for
This country hub is written for Russian citizens in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Novosibirsk, and Kazan who want a hospital-agreed plan in Delhi NCR before they buy tickets. Families comparing Singapore, Thailand, or Europe use these RUB figures as a planning baseline — not a final bill.
What SI GlobalMedCare includes
- Written specialist opinion and itemised estimate within 24–48 hours
- Hospital visa invitation letter for Embassy of India, Moscow, and Consulates in St. Petersburg / Vladivostok as applicable
- Attendant (MX) visa checklist for up to two caregivers
- Flight routing from Sheremetyevo / Domodedovo / Vnukovo (Moscow) to Delhi (DEL T3)
- Airport pickup and guest house near the treating hospital
- Russian interpretation during rounds, consent, and discharge
- Stay notes: European and Russian-friendly menus plus kitchen guest houses
- Tele follow-up after you return to Russia
Usually not in the surgical package
- International airfare and excess baggage
- Tourism, shopping, or extra hotel nights after discharge
- Unplanned ICU / extra implants beyond the agreed estimate
- Donor extra tests for transplant cases (quoted separately)
Send these reports on WhatsApp
- Passport bio page of patient and attendants
- Latest OPD / discharge notes from doctors in Russia
- Blood tests, CT/MRI/echo (share DICOM or clear photos)
- Current medication list and known allergies
Coordination timeline
- Day 0 — share reports from Moscow (or anywhere in Russia)
- Day 1–2 — opinion + RUB/USD estimate
- Day 2–3 — invitation letter issued
- Visa window — 5 to 12 working days with a hospital invitation letter
- Arrival — DEL T3 pickup, admission, Russian coordinator on the floor
Payment & RUB
Hospitals collect in INR, cards, or USD transfer. We convert every line to RUB so relatives in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Novosibirsk, and Kazan can plan. Airport and hospital desks exchange cash; keep some USD/INR for the first 48 hours.
3. Hospitals in this folder
4. Treatment pages
5. Costs in USD and RUB
| Procedure | USD | RUB | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) | $4,500 - $6,500 | ₽ 414,000 - ₽ 598,000 | 7 - 10 Days |
| Surgical Tumor Resection | $3,500 - $6,500 | ₽ 322,000 - ₽ 598,000 | 5 - 8 Days |
| Kidney Transplant (Living Donor) | $11,000 - $14,000 | ₽ 1,012,000 - ₽ 1,288,000 | 12 - 15 Days |
| Living Donor Liver Transplant | $24,000 - $30,000 | ₽ 2,208,000 - ₽ 2,760,000 | 20 - 25 Days |
| Total Knee Replacement (Single) | $3,800 - $5,200 | ₽ 349,600 - ₽ 478,400 | 5 - 7 Days |
| IVF Cycle (Basic) | $2,500 - $3,500 | ₽ 230,000 - ₽ 322,000 | 15 - 20 Days |
6. Medical visa
Russian citizens apply for an Indian Medical Visa with a hospital invitation. Russian-language case managers explain consent forms, estimates, and discharge summaries.
Russian passport, hospital invitation letter, medical records (translated if required), photos, and proof of funds.
7. Travel from Moscow
Moscow to Delhi is served by Air India and connecting Gulf/Turkish carriers (about 6–9 hours direct or one-stop). Pickup at DEL Terminal 3. European and Russian-friendly menus plus kitchen guest houses.
Patient notes
"Hip replacement at Max Saket was half the European quote. Russian interpretation during surgeon rounds was essential."
— Elena Sokolova, Moscow (Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket)
"CyberKnife planning at Medanta was reviewed before we left St. Petersburg. Visa invitation came within a day."
— Dmitry Ivanov, Saint Petersburg (Medanta The Medicity)
8. FAQs for Russian patients
How do Russian patients get an Indian medical visa for medical treatment in India?
Medical Visa with invitation typically takes 5–12 working days at the Indian Embassy/Consulate. We share a Russian-language document list. Russian citizens apply for an Indian Medical Visa with a hospital invitation. Russian-language case managers explain consent forms, estimates, and discharge summaries. SI GlobalMedCare requests the hospital invitation letter after the specialist accepts the file.
Can family from Russia travel as medical attendants?
Usually up to two attendants travel on MX / attendant visas using the same hospital invitation. We list passport copies needed from Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Novosibirsk, and Kazan.
Will someone speak Russian in Delhi?
Yes. Case managers work in Russian and English on WhatsApp, consent, ward rounds and discharge for Russian families.
How long is the journey from Moscow to Delhi?
Moscow to Delhi is served by Air India and connecting Gulf/Turkish carriers (about 6–9 hours direct or one-stop). Typical fare band: $350 - $700. We meet you at IGI Terminal 3.
Are costs for medical treatment in India shown in RUB?
Hospital bills are INR or USD. Every estimate we send also shows RUB so relatives in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Novosibirsk, and Kazan can plan. ICU overruns and implants are listed separately.
Which Delhi hospitals treat Russian patients?
Apollo Delhi, Medanta Gurugram, Artemis, Fortis Escorts, Max Saket, BLK-Max, Manipal Dwarka and Narayana — matched to the diagnosis, not a slogan.
How do I start a case from Russia?
WhatsApp reports to +91 7289892654 or use the form on this hub. You receive a written opinion and RUB/USD estimate, then the visa letter.
Is SI GlobalMedCare owned by the hospitals?
No. We are an independent facilitator. Treatment decisions stay with licensed hospital doctors.