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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
Since November 2025, Presidential Decree 821 requires foreign men aged 18-65 to sign a military contract to obtain a residence permit in Russia.
Moving to Russia in 2025: All Available Paths for Western Citizens
Comprehensive comparison of all residence permit paths in Russia for Western citizens in 2025: 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 immigration violations, doubling the 2023 figure amid continued policy tightening.
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.