🇷🇺 Thinking of Moving to Russia?

📘 We’ve just updated our Free Relocation Guide!

If you’re considering relocation but unsure where to start – this guide is for you.

💡 What’s new in the updated edition?
✔️ Yearly quota on TRP in 2025
✔️ Step-by-step guide to TRP under Presidential Decree No. 702 (for citizens of 47 countries supporting traditional values)

📚 Plus everything from before:
📄 Legal pathways to live in Russia
🛂 Visa types & how to apply
💬 Jobs for English speakers
💸 Cost of living & best cities to choose
📦 Transferring money & belongings
👤 Real expat stories

Russia is more than Moscow and St. Petersburg!

📥 Download the guide

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Where to find the best local food for under $5

🍲 Yes, you can still eat well for less than $5 in Russia!
Look for:
• Stolovayas (canteens) — hearty meals, local prices
• Pirozhki — delicious stuffed buns for ~$2 each
• Markets — fresh produce at low prices

Simple, delicious, and very Russian!

✅ Ever tried Russian street food? Share your favorite in the comments!


💬 Now you know: life in Russia is full of affordable surprises and smart choices.
Smart living means more experiences, more travels, more life!

🚀 Coming up next — what your first year in Russia might really look like, month by month!

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🇷🇺 The new “Shared Values” Visa? Explained.

We just released a new YouTube video that breaks down Presidential Decree No. 702 - a simplified path to Russian residency for citizens of 47 countries.

No language test. No history exam. No quota.

In this video we break down:
✅ Who qualifies
✅ What “traditional values” mean
✅ Step-by-step application process
✅ What documents are required

🎥 Watch the full video here:
https://youtu.be/bQ__irN1xLM?si=jfC0t-X09EoWx3Fh

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Your First Year in Russia: Timeline” 📆

The first year after moving is always an adventure — full of challenges, discoveries, and unexpected wins.
In this series, we’ll walk through what your first 12 months in Russia might look like - month by month.
From the first grocery trip to feeling truly at home - every step matters!

Thinking about your own journey? Let’s map it together! 🌍

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Month 1 — Finding your favorite supermarket

🛒 Your first big adventure: learning where and how Russians shop.
Soon you’ll know exactly where to get the best bread, cheapest fruit, and strongest coffee!

✅ Which would be your first shopping priority: groceries or Wi-Fi? 😄

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Month 3 — Ordering your first coffee in Russia without panicking

☕️ That proud moment when you walk up, order a latte in Russian, and the barista understands you immediately… priceless!

Small victories make big changes.

✅ Save this for motivation on your language journey!

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🆕 E-Visa Rules to Russia Updated

On July 23, 2025, Federal Law No. 257-FZ was signed, introducing changes to entry rules for foreign citizens.

📌 Key updates:
• Stay period on an e-visa extended from 16 to 30 days
• Visa validity increased from 60 to 120 days
• Changes come into force August 23, 2025

These updates will make visiting Russia easier for foreign travelers.

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Month 6 — Explaining to friends abroad why you actually love it here

🌍 Your friends back home may still believe old stereotypes.
Meanwhile, you’re sharing photos of snowy parks, cozy cafes, and vibrant city life — and loving it!

✅ Would you be able to convince your friends to visit Russia?

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📌 Today’s topic: Russian Citizenship

How can a foreign national obtain Russian citizenship?

There are three main pathways:

1️⃣ General procedure
First, you must obtain a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP), then a Residence Permit (RP). After 5 years of continuous residence, you may apply for Russian citizenship.

2️⃣ Simplified procedure
Depending on the applicant’s category, some of the general requirements may be waived (for example, for spouses of Russian citizens, native Russian speakers, etc.).

3️⃣ Exceptional procedure
A foreign national over 18 years of age with full legal capacity may apply for Russian citizenship if:
• they have special merits before the Russian Federation;
• due to their profession, skills, or other reasons, they are considered of special interest to Russia.

✉️ Have questions about your case or need personal advice? Write us!

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🛂 Russian Citizenship: General Procedure

For most foreigners, obtaining Russian citizenship follows the general path.

Here’s the step-by-step process:
1️⃣ Apply for a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP).
2️⃣ After 1 year with TRP, apply for a Residence Permit (RP).
3️⃣ Live in Russia with PRP for 5 continuous years.
4️⃣ Apply for Russian citizenship.

⚖️ During these 5 years, you must:
• not leave Russia for more than 6 months total per year;
• have a legal source of income;
• pass exams in Russian language, history, and law.

This is the standard path — longer, but accessible to most applicants.

Need clarification or a personal consultation?
Contact us via Telegram
or email: contact@living-in-russia.com

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Month 12 — Feeling more at home than you ever expected

🏡 After a year, Russia is no longer “that new country.”
It’s just… your home.
You know the seasons, the holidays, the little habits that make life here special.

A new chapter — written in a new place.

✅ Thinking about your journey? We’re here to help you start it!


🎯 A year changes everything — and it all starts with one brave decision.
From strangers to friends, from a new city to your new home — step by step.

🌍 Stay with us — there’s so much more about life, work, and culture in Russia ahead!

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🛂 Russian Citizenship: Simplified Procedure

Some foreigners can apply for Russian citizenship in a simplified way, skipping several stages of the general process.

You may qualify if you are:
👩‍❤️‍👨 Married to a Russian citizen (and living together in Russia);
🗣 A native Russian speaker;
👵 A parent of an adult Russian citizen
🧑‍🎓 A graduate of a Russian university (under certain conditions);
💼 A specialist working in areas valuable to Russia.

⚡ Key benefit: In many cases, you don’t need to wait 5 years with PRP before applying.

📩 Questions? Contact us:
Telegram 👉 @LR_contact
Email 👉 contact@living-in-russia.com

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Russian Citizenship: Exceptional Procedure

There’s also an exceptional path, granted on rare occasions.

A foreign national can apply directly for Russian citizenship if they:
⭐ Have special merits before Russia (science, culture, sports, state service);
⚡ Or their profession/skills are considered of particular interest for the country.

This is not common – decisions are made at the highest level of government. But it exists as a way for highly qualified professionals or unique individuals to be fast-tracked.

✉️ Have questions about your case or need personal advice?
Reach out to us in Telegram 👉 @LR_contact
or by email: contact@living-in-russia.com

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