Ekho Kavkaza: Putin simplified the acquisition of FR citizenship for residents of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.

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Russian Federation president Vladimir Putin signed a decree on the simplified method of obtaining Russian citizenship by citizens of the self-appointed republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.

Applicants for citizenship on this basis will not gotta comply with the requirements regarding their permanent residence in Russia, Russian cognition or the past of Russia.

According to the document, citizens of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, who live permanently in the territory of these republics, can apply to Russian diplomatic institutions in Suchumi and Cchinwali. If they already live in Russia, they will be able to study to the territorial body of the Ministry of Interior of the Russian Federation suitable for their whereabouts or residence.

A request related to dual citizenship during the March gathering with Putin, presented Badra Gunba, who won the presidential election in Abkhazia. ‘The mechanics to allowStart broadcasting dual citizenship – Russian citizenship – citizens of the Republic of Abkhazia," said Gunba.

Putin replied that the dual citizenship programme would continue: “It is fundamentally already prepared and will be implemented. I will give appropriate guidance to colleagues and they will work together with you on issues that may inactive require peculiar attention."

The vast majority of residents of Abkhazia and South Ossetia have Russian passports. In South Ossetia, their percentage, according to various estimates, ranges from 90 to 95% of the population, and in Abkhazia, to 70%.

Source: ekhokavkaza.com

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