Decree 702

Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 702

Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 702 of August 19, 2024, is entitled “On Providing Humanitarian Support to Persons Who Share Traditional Russian Spiritual and Moral Values.” This decree is intended to facilitate migration and adaptation procedures for foreign citizens who are ready to integrate into Russian society and uphold the country's traditional moral foundations.

Key provisions of the decree:

o Persons who meet the decree’s criteria may obtain a temporary residence permit (TRP) through a simplified procedure, without being subject to the quotas that apply under normal circumstances.

o The decision is aimed at attracting emigrants interested in preserving Russia’s traditional values, such as patriotism, respect for family traditions, and Orthodoxy.

o The decree emphasizes the humanitarian nature of the approach to migration, highlighting the importance of cultural heritage and the spiritual unity of Russians.

Implementing the decree enables foreign citizens to integrate into Russian society more quickly, providing legal and social guarantees for comfortable settlement in their new place of residence.

As of September 2025, this measure continues to be successfully implemented, enabling many migrants to acquire new citizenship and fully realize their life plans in Russia