grantingcitizenship to families of foreign workers who have perished on the job
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President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree that expands the ability of foreign nationals to serve in the Russian military during mobilisation periods, removing previous restrictions that limited foreign service to states of emergency or martial law.
The decree, signed on July 7, 2025, allows foreigners to serve under contract even outside declared wartime states, significantly broadening military recruitment. Qualified specialists beyond normal age limits can also be contracted by state security services like the SVR and FSB.
However, there is no publicly reported new decree specifically granting citizenship rights to families of fallen foreign servicemen during the Russian special military operation as of August 2025. If such a policy exists, it has not been detailed in the accessible official or media reports.
One notable change is that families of foreign nationals who died while serving in the Russian Armed Forces under contract during a special military operation will be able to apply for Russian citizenship from August 1, 2025. Close relatives, including spouses, parents, and children, can apply for citizenship.
The migration amnesty in the Far East, which allows foreign nationals to legalize their stay in the country without the risk of fines and deportation, will end on September 11, 2025. Mikhail Sorokin, head of the migration policy agency of Primorye, stated that this opportunity allows for legalizing one's status in Russia and receiving benefits and payments. As of now, almost 5,000 foreigners have legalized their status in Primorye through the migration amnesty.
Interest in military service under contract among foreigners continues to grow, with several dozen contracts already concluded this year. The right to apply for citizenship is guaranteed regardless of the term of service in the Russian army, and adoption status does not affect eligibility for citizenship.
The flow of applications for military service under contract remains steady, with many foreigners seeking to serve their country and secure a future for their families. The decree signed by President Putin is a significant step towards fostering international cooperation and strengthening the Russian military.
Foreign nationals now have the ability to serve in the Russian military during mobilization periods, not just states of emergency or martial law, as a result of President Vladimir Putin's decree. Additionally, the decree allows families of foreign nationals who die while serving in the Russian Armed Forces to apply for Russian citizenship.
