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Student Visa for Russia: How to Enroll in a Language Course and Get Your Visa
Complete guide to obtaining a Russian student visa for language study: eligible institutions, step-by-step procedure, costs, rights, and renewal process.
Russia: Foreigners Now Required to Sign Military Contract for Residence Permit
Russia Decree 821: foreign men 18-65 must now sign a military contract to obtain a Russian residence permit. Rules, exemptions, alternatives explained 2026.
Moving to Russia in 2025: All Available Paths for Western Citizens
Russia Traditional Values residence decree explained for Western citizens 2026: 5 visa paths compared (marriage, HQS, traditional values, investment, studies).
Russia: Registry of Irregular Foreigners with Severe Rights Restrictions
Since February 2025, two laws create a registry of 'controlled' foreigners in Russia with immediate restrictions: no marriage, banking, or property rights.
Russia: 80,000 Foreigners Expelled in 2024 — Double the Previous Year
Russian authorities expelled 80,000 foreigners in 2024 for migration violations, doubling the 2023 figure. Context, causes and what expats must check.
Russia: Putin Opens Visa and Residence Permit to 'Traditional Values' Advocates
Decree No. 702 creates a visa and residence permit for foreigners sharing 'traditional Russian values,' covering 55 countries including France and the US.