Russian MPs propose simplified process of obtaining citizenship for Crimean residents
A bill on the simplified procedure of obtaining citizenship for residents of Crimea, who were outside the peninsula at the time of its reunification with Russia, has been submitted to the State Duma by a group of the country’s members of parliament.
Russian Supreme Court upholds language requirement for obtaining citizenship
The Supreme Court of Russia has upheld requirement to provide a document confirming knowledge of Russian language for obtaining Russian citizenship.
Federation Council approves bill on procedures related to Russian citizenship
The upper house of the Russian parliament has approved a bill permitting to strip convicted terrorists of citizenship and introducing an oath of allegiance to the Russian Federation when obtaining the citizenship.
State Duma adopts bills on procedures related to Russian citizenship
The State Duma, the Russian Parliament’s lower house, has passed in the third reading a package of bills permitting to strip convicted terrorists of citizenship and introducing an oath of allegiance to the Russian Federation when obtaining the citizenship.
Putin proposes to introduce oath-taking to process of receiving Russian citizenship
President Vladimir Putin has proposed the State Duma lawmakers to consider introducing oath-taking or other similar ceremony to the process of receiving Russian citizenship.
State Duma adopts bills on cancellation of citizenship acquiring for terrorists
The State Duma has passed in the first reading a number of bills allowing authorities to cancel decisions regarding granting of citizenship to persons receiving it with intent to commit an extremist or terrorist crime.
Putin gives U.S. actor Steven Seagal Russian citizenship
President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to give Russian citizenship to U.S. actor Steven Seagal.
Case opened against Russian citizen who failed to report his Estonian residence permit
A resident of the Leningrad Region is facing criminal liability for not reporting his residence permit in Estonia to the Russian Federal Migration Service (FMS) under the latest dual citizenship legislation.
Over 40,000 Russians fined for concealing dual citizenship - report
Over 40,000 people have been fined for concealing their second citizenship, Kommersant newspaper writes on Friday, citing a source in parliament.
Latvian parliament considers law to suspend residence permits for Russian citizens
Latvia’s parliament approved, in the first reading, amendments to an immigration law that stipulate the suspension of residence permits for Russian investors, BNS agency reported on Thursday, citing the parliament’s website.
Russian parliament to consider bill to attract foreign patrons of arts
The State Duma has received a package of bills aimed at encouraging individuals and companies to become patrons of the arts, TASS agency reported on Thursday.
Russia simplifies procedures for receiving citizenship by foreign investors
The Russian government has approved simplified procedures for granting Russian citizenship to foreign businessmen and investors in all sectors of the economy with some exceptions.
Latvia sees Russia’s intention to protect Russians as a threat
The deputy chief of the Latvian Security Police, Ints Ulmanis, said Russia’s pledge to protect Russians could threaten Latvia’s national security in view of the growing number of Russians who receive residence permits in Latvia, the online source Delfi announced on Wednesday.
Law on fines for hiding dual citizenship takes effect in Russia
A law on penalties for concealing dual citizenship took effect in Russia on August 4. This law obliges Russian citizens to notify the Federal Migration Service within two months of acquiring foreign citizenship. Failure to do so would result in a fine of up to 200,000 rubles ($5,598) or up to 400 hours of compulsory community service.
Snowden files for asylum extension in Russia
Former NSA analyst Edward Snowden has filed a petition to extend his stay in Russia, which expires on July 31, his attorney Anatoly Kucherena told the press on Wednesday.
Out-of-hospital births in Russia could require court certification
Russia’s Justice Ministry has drafted a law that would require out-of-hospital births to be registered in court to preclude corruption.
Putin signs law on citizenship for foreign investors
President Vladimir Putin has signed a law on granting citizenship to foreigners who invest more than $290,500 in Russia, or who have a Russian diploma and have worked in the country for at least three years.
Russian upper house passes bill on citizenship for foreign investors
The Federation Council, Russia's upper house of parliament, on Wednesday passed a bill on granting citizenship to foreigners who invest more than 10 million rubles ($287,278) in Russia, or who have a Russian diploma and have worked here for at least three years.
Russian upper house passes bill on fines for hiding dual citizenship
The Federation Council, Russia's upper house of parliament, on Wednesday passed a bill on penalties for concealing dual citizenship.
State Duma adopts bill on fines for hiding dual citizenship
Russia’s State Duma adopted a bill in the third and final reading on penalties for concealing dual citizenship.