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Europeans Seek to Move to Russia for Stability: Consul
Europeans Seek to Move to Russia for Stability: Consul
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Citizens of European countries who apply for visas for those sharing traditional Russian values want to move to Russia and consider it more stable, Russian... 26.08.2026, Sputnik India
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There was no "PR campaign" for the presidential decree on issuing visas to foreigners who share Russian values, and the interest in this visa reflects the proactive life stance of these citizens, the diplomat said.Since the beginning of 2026, eight Swiss citizens wishing to move to Russia have received relevant visas, the Russian Consulate General in Switzerland earlier told Sputnik.In August 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on issuing special visas to foreigners sharing traditional values. The visa allows obtaining temporary residence in Russia under a simplified procedure.
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Europeans Seek to Move to Russia for Stability: Consul
13:52 26.08.2026 (Updated: 14:02 26.08.2026) Citizens of European countries who apply for visas for those sharing traditional Russian values want to move to Russia and consider it more stable, Russian Consul General in Geneva Igor Popov told Sputnik.
There was no "PR campaign" for the presidential decree on issuing visas to foreigners who share Russian values, and the interest in this visa reflects the proactive life stance of these citizens, the diplomat said.
"They don't choose Russia by chance. They follow what is happening here, study it, and they believe that the situation in Russia is more predictable for years to come. They see the opportunity to realise themselves not in Switzerland or Western Europe, but specifically in Russia," Popov said.
Since the beginning of 2026, eight Swiss citizens wishing to move to Russia have received relevant visas, the Russian Consulate General in Switzerland earlier told Sputnik.
In August 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on issuing special visas to foreigners sharing traditional values. The visa allows obtaining temporary residence in Russia under a simplified procedure.
