Over 600 Foreign Specialists Apply to Relocate to Russia
Over 600 foreign specialists have submitted applications to relocate to Russia under a new program aimed at attracting high-skilled professionals, with participants from Asia, the Middle East, Europe, the U.S., and Canada. The program is managed by a specialized agency and targets talented individuals in science, sports, culture, and creative industries.
Consensus
- More than 600 applications have been submitted for the program to attract foreign specialists to Russia.
- The applicants come from diverse regions including Asia, the Middle East, Europe, the United States, and Canada.
- The program is managed by a specialized agency under the Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI).
- The target group includes talented and highly qualified professionals such as scientists, athletes, cultural figures, and creative industry representatives.
- The program is part of Russia's broader migration policy framework approved by President Vladimir Putin for 2026–2030.
- The initiative aims to facilitate the relocation and integration of foreign specialists into Russian society.
Points of divergence
- The average age of participants is between 25 and 45 years. — vm
- The program may see applications exceed several thousand by the end of 2026. — vm
- Approximately 4,000 people have registered on the specialized platform since April 15. — vesti
- The program is designed to attract individuals who share traditional values and are seeking to work in Russia. — vesti
- Pierre de Gaulle, grandson of former French President Charles de Gaulle and deputy chair of the Tolstoy Peace Prize jury, stated that more Europeans want to move to Russia due to loss of family values and spirituality in their home countries. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- More than 600 foreigners submitted an application to move to Russia for work — Вечерняя Москва
- In ASI spoke about foreign specialists who submitted applications for relocation to the RF — Вести