Number of foreigners granted Russian citizenship DOUBLES in first half of year after naturalization laws relaxed

Russia’s move to cut down on bureaucracy for those seeking citizenship seems to have been met with a high demand. From January to June, this year, about 300,000 people obtained it, despite a partial shutdown because of Covid-19. … Read More >Number of foreigners granted Russian citizenship DOUBLES in first half of year after naturalization laws relaxed

Putin signs law allowing foreigners to become Russian WITHOUT giving up existing citizenship

Want to become Russian, but don’t want to give up your current citizenship? Now, it’s possible. Just weeks after being introduced to parliament, a new law simplifying the naturalization process has been signed by the president. … Read More >Putin signs law allowing foreigners to become Russian WITHOUT giving up existing citizenship

Russia to drop dual citizenship restriction, make acquiring passport easier with ‘revolutionary’ new bill – Kommersant

Have you always fancied a Russian passport, but had doubts about relinquishing your current citizenship? Well, you may be in luck under new proposals apparently being drafted in Moscow. … Read More >Russia to drop dual citizenship restriction, make acquiring passport easier with ‘revolutionary’ new bill – Kommersant