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A media report of 22 August 2016 asserts that 12 227 people in Yamalo-Nenets have been vaccinated against anthrax following a large natural anthrax outbreak on the tundra.
Additionally mass vaccination of the regions reindeer population continues, with a total 247 353 reindeer vaccinated against anthrax.
(Via The Arctic - accessed 31/08/16)
The risk to travellers is low, most cases are of the cutaneous form and related to close contact with infected animals in rural areas. Anthrax can also be transmitted by consuming the meat of an infected animal. Avoidance of products made from animal origin such as souvenirs made from animal skins should be advised.
Further information on Anthrax.
