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Russian State Duma Chairman: Number of Europeans Applying for Temporary Residence in Russia Rises 1.5 Times in Six Months
Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the Russian State Duma, said the number of European citizens who disagree with Western policies and choose to live in Russia is growing, with temporary residence applications rising from 2,275 to about 3,400 in just six months. Volodin attributed the trend to dissatisfaction with imposed liberal orientations, noting that European leaders leave their citizens no choice but to leave their countries.