Russia Sees Sharp Drop in Foreigners Taking Citizenship Amid Migration Crackdown

Just 152,400 people received Russian passports last year compared to 735,000 in 2021, the last full pre-war year.

https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/03/23/russia-sees-sharp-drop-in-foreigners-taking-citizenship-amid-migration-crackdown-a92304

2026-03-23 16:12 UTC
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