Bioethics, which addresses the pressing humanitarian issues, is an essential element of modern medical education. Transplant tourism is definitely one of these issues. Going abroad to resolve health problems, receive organs and have surgeries might be a growing trend for some Russians. The objective preconditions include deficiency of donor organs and inability of the healthcare system to satisfy the requirements of all those in need. Asia (India and China) has been the major destination of transplant tourism lately. However, things are changing, as Asian authorities attempt to eliminate the unwelcome trend. Russian citizens who go abroad as transplant tourists come across various risks including medical and ethical aspects.