Prior to arrival in Russia, all dogs and cats must be quarantined for 21 days in the United States. Within the last 14 days (but not before) they must be vaccinated (please consult your vet) and the container for transporting the animals must be given special sanitary treatment. After these procedures, the veterinarian will issue a certificate which you must obtain from the local branch of the Ministry of Agriculture (or a similar local authority) and then translate it into Russian. Please note that in some cases, Russian quarantine authorities may require a pet to be quarantined in Russia for an additional 30 days.