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Over 1,000 Foreigners Received Russia’s ‘Traditional Values’ Visa in 2025

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The majority of these visas—168 in total—were issued to German citizens, according to Alexei Klimov, Director of the Consular Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, in an interview with Sputnik.

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Other countries on the list include:The visas are granted under President Putin’s executive order, "On Providing Humanitarian Support to Persons Sharing Traditional Russian Spiritual and Moral Values”, Klimov explained.

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Over 1,000 Foreigners Received Russia’s ‘Traditional Values’ Visa in 2025

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The majority of these visas—168—were issued to German citizens, according to Alexei Klimov, Director of the Consular Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, in an interview with Sputnik.

Other countries on the list include:

France – 140

United States – 105

Italy – 100

Estonia – 63

Latvia – 60

Canada – 54

Lithuania – 46

Australia – 43

The visas are granted under President Putin’s executive order, "On Providing Humanitarian Support to Persons Sharing Traditional Russian Spiritual and Moral Values”, Klimov explained.

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