The Cabinet proposed to give citizenship without abandoning existing

the Bill eliminates the need to renounce existing citizenship for foreigners who wish to obtain citizenship of the Russian Federation.

the standard proposed with respect to the current notification procedure for confirmation of renunciation of foreign citizenship, explained in the Cabinet.

the Ministry of justice explained the rules of removal of arrest from accounts of citizens

in addition, adjustments are made to the provisions of the “residency requirement”.

the Bill proposes to exclude the requirement to meet the conditions of the three-year period of stay on the territory for a number of applicants for Russian passports.

This applies to foreigners who have at least one parent is a Russian citizen residing in the territory of the Russian Federation. And those who are not less than three years is married to a Russian citizen residing in the territory of the country, and has in this marriage children.

Photo: Vladimir Astapkovich / RIA Novosti Committee of the state Duma supported the ban on ambassadors to foreign citizenship

Will be exempt from having to comply with “qualification” as well as citizens of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Moldova and Ukraine. They will be able to apply with a valid residence permit.

the proposed Rule is based on humanitarian considerations, in order to protect the rights and freedoms of man and citizen, and guided by the universally recognized principles of international law, noted in the Cabinet.

Also, the bill proposed to reduce from three years to one year the period of implementation of labor activities in Russia for persons who have graduated from Russian educational and scientific organizations.