What has changed are a series of strict new measures by Moscow and other cities that will target those who refuse to vaccinate. From Monday, Moscow cafes and restaurants will require vaccine QR codes for patrons to be seated. Hospitals will turn away patients seeking non-emergency surgeries. Public spaces, including outdoor playgrounds, have been closed. Government and service industries have been set a goal of vaccinating 60% of their employees. “No, I don’t completely trust [the vaccine], but at this point I don’t believe that I have a choice,” said Anastasia Lavrentyeva, who works in human resources and also has a freelance event and training business for corporate clients. “It’s the vaccine or soon I won’t be able to work at all.” She hopes the harsh restrictions will be temporary, and that outdoor events will be allowed by the end of summer.