Russian State Duma Chairman: Number of Europeans Seeking Temporary Residency in Russia Rises 1.5 Times in Six Months
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Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the Russian State Duma, reported that European applications for temporary residency permits in Russia surged 1.5 times in six months, reaching 3,400. He attributed this to changing European perceptions amid economic and political instability on the continent.
Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the Russian State Duma, announced on May 2, 2026, that the number of European citizens applying for temporary residency permits in Russia has increased by 1.5 times over the past six months.
According to Volodin, Russian authorities have so far received 3,400 applications for temporary residency permits from citizens of European countries. This figure is significantly higher than the same period last year, reflecting a growing trend of interest in settling in Russia.
Speaking to the press, Volodin emphasized that this indicates a shift in European perceptions of Russia, particularly against the backdrop of economic and political volatility across the continent.
A temporary residency permit is the first step in the process of applying for permanent residency and Russian citizenship for foreigners. The data comes as Russia seeks to attract highly skilled workers and foreign nationals to live and work in the country.
