https://relocaterussia.com/en/blog/ Guides and news on moving to Russia: visas, residency, banking, cost of living and expat life. Practical tips from local relocation experts. en Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://relocaterussia.com/en/blog/decree-702-document-checklist-2026/ https://relocaterussia.com/en/blog/decree-702-document-checklist-2026/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Everything you need for a residence permit under Decree 702 — the shared-values route with no exam and no quota: the full document list, apostille and translation rules, the right order, and timelines for families from Germany and Europe. https://relocaterussia.com/en/blog/expat-taxes-russia-183-days-2026/ https://relocaterussia.com/en/blog/expat-taxes-russia-183-days-2026/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT How the 183-day rule sets your tax residency in Russia, the 2025 progressive 13–22% income-tax scale, double-taxation caveats for people from Spain and Latin America, and a practical checklist. https://relocaterussia.com/en/blog/first-30-days-in-russia-2026/ https://relocaterussia.com/en/blog/first-30-days-in-russia-2026/ Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Migration registration, a SIM card under the biometrics rule, a bank card, SNILS and Gosuslugi — what to do in which week after landing, so nothing expires. https://relocaterussia.com/en/blog/rvp-russia-step-by-step-2026/ https://relocaterussia.com/en/blog/rvp-russia-step-by-step-2026/ Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT What the RVP gives you, who can skip the quota, the full application procedure, documents and timelines — a practical 2026 walkthrough. https://relocaterussia.com/en/blog/russia-work-visa-2026/ https://relocaterussia.com/en/blog/russia-work-visa-2026/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Four legal routes to work in Russia, the standard work-visa procedure step by step, documents, realistic timelines and costs — updated for 2026. https://relocaterussia.com/en/blog/europe-energy-crisis-2026/ https://relocaterussia.com/en/blog/europe-energy-crisis-2026/ Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Anomalous heatwaves have exposed a systemic crisis in European housing and energy policy — from overheated British homes to rationed air conditioning at the European Commission. For expats and professionals choosing where to live, infrastructural security is becoming the decisive argument, and a growing number are turning East toward Russia's surplus energy and stress-tested utilities. https://relocaterussia.com/en/blog/banking-in-russia-2026/ https://relocaterussia.com/en/blog/banking-in-russia-2026/ Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT An expert guide to moving capital into Russia in 2026 for high-net-worth individuals and professionals: KYC procedures for opening a Russian bank account, correspondent banking via friendly jurisdictions, USDT-to-ruble OTC block trades, and the AML compliance and Source-of-Funds documentation that keep large transfers secure. https://relocaterussia.com/en/blog/uk-social-media-ban-2026/ https://relocaterussia.com/en/blog/uk-social-media-ban-2026/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT In June 2026 the UK announced a strict social media ban for teenagers under 16. We break down the new law and explain why a growing number of families are considering a move to Russia for a safer childhood. https://relocaterussia.com/en/blog/cost-of-living-russia-2026/ https://relocaterussia.com/en/blog/cost-of-living-russia-2026/ Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT A comprehensive expert breakdown of the practical economy for foreign professionals in Russia in 2026: the new progressive personal income tax scale from 13% to 22%, benefits for non-residents, the rental market in Moscow and St. Petersburg, and the secret behind unprecedentedly low tariffs for electricity, gas and district heating. https://relocaterussia.com/en/blog/move-to-russia-without-exam/ https://relocaterussia.com/en/blog/move-to-russia-without-exam/ Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Decree 702 allows citizens of 47 countries to relocate to Russia without a Russian language exam and outside the quota system. We break down the program's conditions, traditional values, and the step-by-step procedure for obtaining a temporary residence permit (RVP). https://relocaterussia.com/en/blog/lgbt-in-russia/ https://relocaterussia.com/en/blog/lgbt-in-russia/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Is it true that people in Russia are persecuted for their sexual orientation, or is this a myth imposed by the West? We examine where the clear line lies between the inviolability of private life and public propaganda, and why Russian law protects children rather than fighting against same-sex relationships. https://relocaterussia.com/en/blog/move-to-russia/ https://relocaterussia.com/en/blog/move-to-russia/ Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Russia has launched a resettlement program for people who share traditional values. We break it down step by step: who can apply, how to submit the application, what documents are required, and what state support awaits new arrivals.