Moscow, August 10, Vesti. Obtaining Russian citizenship for the…
Moscow, August 10, Vesti. Obtaining Russian citizenship for the family of American farmer Justas Walker, who previously claimed he might be deported from the country along with his wife and children, will cost 200,000 rubles.
Consensus
- The family of Justin Walker, known as 'Happy Milkman,' is applying for Russian citizenship.
- Walker has Russian citizenship, while his wife and children hold residence permits.
- There were reports that the family might be deported from Russia.
- The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs denied the deportation claims, stating the family's legal status had been resolved.
- Walker stated that he was advised by authorities to obtain Russian citizenship.
- The total cost for the family to obtain citizenship is 200,000 rubles, based on a 50,000 ruble fee per person.
Points of divergence
- Walker claimed that the government 'strongly recommended' obtaining citizenship and that the family was told they could remain in Russia. — vesti
- Walker stated that he had received a notification from the Federal Migration Service about deportation, and that the final decision on deporting his wife and children had not yet been made. — vm
Coverage (3 sources)
- Russian citizenship will cost the "jolly milkman" 200 thousand rubles — Вести
- American farmer says his family will apply for Russian citizenship — Вести
- Family of 'Happy Milkman' Walker will submit documents for Russian citizenship — Вечерняя Москва