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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.
Nov 2025 · 9 minRead article→

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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).
Mar 2025 · 16 minRead article→

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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.
Sep 2024 · 8 minRead article→