This is from the DPR MFA Telegram:
#Officials
Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing foreigners who share Russian spiritual and moral values to apply for temporary residence
The presidential decree grants the right to apply for a temporary residence permit without considering the established quota and without submitting proof of Russian language proficiency or knowledge of Russian history.
The document applies to those coming from countries that impose destructive neoliberal principles that contradict Russian traditional values. According to the decree, the list of such countries will be determined by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
I think this is targeting balkan conservatives to move to Russia and (presumably) strengthen his base
Yeah thats the vibe I got from the RT article. I guess he’s targeting conservatives in general. It is interesting though, I’m definitely not part of the demographic he’s looking for, if another country (like China) did I would jump at the opportunity.