To obtain Russian citizenship, you must at least meet one of the conditions stipulated by law. In addition, you need to draw up a large list of documents. Only after this can you count on a positive answer.
Instruction manual
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The basis for obtaining Russian citizenship is considered to be legal and continuous residence of a person in the country for at least 5 years. The maximum period for which a citizen of another state can leave the country is 3 months.
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However, there is also a simplified regime for obtaining Russian citizenship. It includes people with Russian parents or incapacitated persons whose child is a citizen of the Russian Federation.
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For a shorter period of obtaining Russian citizenship can expect foreigners married to a Russian for at least 3 years. Foreign workers who have a profession valuable to the state or merit recognized at the highest political levels can hope for such concessions.
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Any citizen who lives in the countries of the former USSR and was educated after July 1, 2002 in Russia can also become a citizen of the Russian Federation.
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In addition, to obtain Russian citizenship it is necessary to have a good command of the national language, comply with laws and have an official source of income sufficient to live in the country.
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If you are sure that you have grounds for obtaining citizenship of the Russian Federation, begin to draw up documents. Contact the Russian Consulate of your country or the FMS of the Russian Federation. Take the application form and fill it in 2 copies. Write a statement of renunciation of real citizenship. Also, the FMS must provide a residence permit that will confirm the duration of your stay in Russia.
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Take Russian language courses to obtain a certificate, it also needs to be passed to the FMS. Depending on the basis on which you should obtain citizenship, submit the relevant documents: birth certificate, parent's passport, marriage certificate or diploma of education.
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Assure all documents with a notary. Take 4 photos 3 * 4 cm in size and pay the state duty receipts. All collected documents must be submitted to the Department of the FMS. Your application will be reviewed within a year.
