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Russia to simplify obtaining Russian citizenship

Russia to simplify obtaining Russian citizenship

Russian President Vladimir Putin has submitted a bill on Russian citizenship to the State Duma. The document published in the Duma's legislative database broadens the presidential rights to designate categories eligible for fast-track …

Ecuadorian football player receives Russian citizenship

Ecuadorian football player receives Russian citizenship

Defender of FC Krasnodar Cristian Ramirez has been granted Russian citizenship, he announced via his Instagram page. Ramirez has been playing for FC Krasnodar since 2017. He played 16 matches in the completed Russian championship and …

Russia finalizes dual citizenship bill

Russia finalizes dual citizenship bill

Russian lawmakers expect to vote on legislation that would allow dual Russian citizenship for foreigners as soon as this month. The dual citizenship bill "will definitely be introduced in the State Duma in February," …

Russia invalidates citizenship of Mary Baghdasaryan’s father

Russia invalidates citizenship of Mary Baghdasaryan’s father

According to attorney David Kemularia, the Russian citizenship of Elmar Baghdasaryan, the father of infamous Mara Baghdasaryan, was declared invalid after being checked by the Moscow headquarters of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. …

Poll: Russians lose faith in banks

Poll: Russians lose faith in banks

According to the poll results of the NAFI Analytical Center, the number of Russians trusting banks decreased. During the year the share of respondents who expressed confidence in banks decreased from 67% to 60%. At the same time, of …