Medical care in Russia is usually free, although not to the same standards we are used to in the west, it nevertheless provides care as needed for the large population of the country

However, all medicines must be paid for, even when a prescription is obtained from a doctor. Many people don't buy the medicines that are prescribed because they can't afford them

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Dental care must be paid for at all times and because it can be costly, many Russians tend to neglect their teeth because the expense

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Unfortunately, because hospital and dental staff are paid such low wages, treatment is usually only adequate to get the patient out of the door. Many people in Russia, have little respect or trust for medical staff