New Realities and Prospects for the Resettlement Program for Compatriots

On November 14, 2025, the Government of Russia adopted Order No. 3266-r concerning the continuation of the State Program for the Resettlement of Compatriots. Amid a changing global situation and domestic migration policy, the program will be extended, but with new targets and funding.
The main changes to the program concern a phased reduction in the number of resettlers and their family members. The projected figures for the coming years are as follows:
• 2026 — 20,984 people
• 2027 — 18,731 people
• 2028 — 16,757 people
This decline is due to the fact that some categories of resettlers are not included in these target figures. For example, repatriates arriving in Russia under the program are counted separately. Also, those arriving as value-based resettlers under Decree No. 702 are not included in the overall statistics. This creates certain difficulties in interpreting the program's figures, since many categories of migrants are not covered by them.

An important aspect of the new plan is the active participation of regional authorities in informing the public about the implementation of the State Program. They will publish materials in both regional and federal media. This includes news publications, media products, and even films created by private organizations and bloggers. This approach entails broader coverage of the program and its results, which may help increase interest in it.
And despite the projected decline in the number of resettlers, the extension of the program shows that the government continues to consider it important for ensuring the rights of compatriots abroad. Amid global changes and challenges such as economic crises and political instability, the resettlement program remains relevant.
By the way, statistical data on the progress of the program's implementation are published quarterly on the Ministry of Internal Affairs website, allowing the public to track the program's trends and results.

In our not-so-humble opinion as practitioners, the State Program for the Resettlement of Compatriots continues to evolve, adapting to new conditions, like everything in today's realities. We hope it will be able to carry out its tasks effectively and help improve conditions for the return of those who have decided to return to their historical homeland.

Download the PDF file - Order of the Government of the Russian Federation dated 14.11.2025 No. 3266-r