Working in Russia
General Information
Number of occupational therapists in Russia
200
Terminology
In
Russia
, the term "occupational therapist" is also referred to as Ergotherapist
Main language(s) spoken in Russia
Russian
Registration
Occupational therapists are required to register with a federal/national organisation to practice
Not Required
Occupational therapists are required to register with a state/regional organisation to practice
Required
Only for working in medical organisations.
It is compulsory to join the Russian Professional Association of Ergotherapists in order to practice as an occupational therapist
No
Practicing Requirements
Graduation from a WFOT approved programme is required to register to practice
No
Language(s) that are required for occupational therapists to practice
Russian
Employment Opportunities
Occupational therapy is recognised as a shortage occupation
No
Sources of information for occupational therapist employment opportunities
An occupational therapist can find a job in almost any medical and non-medical institution where his services are required:
Military hospital;
Oncological dispensary;
Rehabilitation center;
Sanatorium-preventorium;
Day hospital;
Specialized boarding school;
Specialized preschool educational institution;
The medical room is in production.
Military hospital;
Oncological dispensary;
Rehabilitation center;
Sanatorium-preventorium;
Day hospital;
Specialized boarding school;
Specialized preschool educational institution;
The medical room is in production.
Immigration
Immigration regulations or visa requirements to practice
-
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Occupational therapy assistants exist in Russia
No
Disclaimer: This information was provided by Russian Professional Association of Ergotherapists and was last updated on 14th July 2025. WFOT is not liable for any inaccuracies, omissions, or changes in the information provided. This information is intended as a guide and should be independently verified before making any decisions.
Definition of Occupational Therapy in Russia
Russian Professional Association of Ergotherapists's definition of occupational therapy in own language
Эрготерапия - это специальность, которая, используя целенаправленную деятельность, помогает людям с различными физическими или психическими нарушениями достигнуть максимальной независимости во всех аспектах повседневной жизни.
Russian Professional Association of Ergotherapists's definition of occupational therapy in English
Occupational therapy is a specialty that, using targeted activities, helps people with various physical or mental disabilities achieve maximum independence in all aspects of daily life.
Definition date: August 2024
Education Programmes
WFOT Approved Programmes in Russia
1