
Under the document, such foreign nationals will have the right to apply for temporary residence in Russia "outside the quota approved by the Russian government and without providing documents confirming their knowledge of the Russian language, Russian history and basic laws."
Applications may be based on the rejection of their countries' policies "aimed at imposing destructive neoliberal ideals on people, which run counter to traditional Russian spiritual and moral values."
Comment: The new document:
The values are listed in the foundations of Russia's state policy in this field, while the Russian government is expected to compile a list of countries imposing unhealthy attitudes on their citizens. The Foreign Ministry has been instructed to start issuing three-month visas to such applicants as early as in September.
In February, Putin supported the idea of Italian student Irene Cecchini that Russia should ease entry rules for those who share traditional cultural and family values. The head of state agreed that each case requires an individual approach.
Comment: As always, it's perhaps not so simple; however, given the rapidly deteriorating state of Western societies in particular, it may still be the best option for some. It's also abundantly clear that there are a substantial number of Westerners who have been hoping for an opportunity such as this to arise: