A tour for journalists and bloggers covering relocation to Russia will take place in Omsk

From September 25 to 27, an introductory tour will be held in Omsk for journalists and bloggers who share their experiences of moving and the opportunities for resettlement in Russia. The event will take place with the support of Rossotrudnichestvo, the Path Home Center for Assistance with Resettlement (ANO), and the Ministry of Labor and Social Development of Omsk Region.

Various government programs are available to those wishing to move to Russia to facilitate the resettlement and adaptation process. Compatriots and repatriates can use the mechanisms of the State Program to Assist the Voluntary Resettlement to the Russian Federation of Compatriots Living Abroad. Thanks to Decree No. 702 of the President of the Russian Federation, the procedure for moving to Russia was simplified for foreign nationals in 2024 as well. One of the conditions is support for traditional Russian spiritual and moral values.

Rossotrudnichestvo is conducting extensive information outreach to explain resettlement opportunities in Russia to compatriots and foreign nationals.
The constituent entities of the Russian Federation, including Omsk Region, make a significant contribution to the resettlement of compatriots. Since 2009, around 50,600 compatriots from 20 countries have moved to the region, mainly citizens of neighboring Kazakhstan, CIS countries, and Germany. In 2025, the region has already welcomed more than 860 settlers. Most are young people under 30 with higher or secondary vocational education.

The tour will be attended by seven bloggers who run blogs on popular social networks (YouTube, Rutube, TikTok, VKontakte, Telegram, Instagram), as well as journalists from Sputnik, the Rossiya Segodnya International News Agency, RT, and the Spas TV channel. They cover opportunities for resettlement in Russia and their own experiences of moving and settling in, in an engaging and interesting format. The participants' combined audience exceeds 1 million people.

Igor Yuryevich Chaika, Deputy Head of Rossotrudnichestvo, notes that “an introductory tour for journalists and bloggers who talk about opportunities for resettlement in Russia and share their own experiences of moving and adapting is an important and worthwhile event. It gives us a chance to show how real people who have found themselves in a new environment have not only integrated successfully, but also found new opportunities for personal and professional growth here. A tour for bloggers and journalists is a new format through which Rossotrudnichestvo plans to draw the attention of Russian and foreign audiences to Russia, and to show the real opportunities and support Russia offers to those who want to tie their life path to it. Our plans for the future include expanding the geography of such tours, holding regular meetings with opinion leaders, and organizing trips to Russian regions. The aim of the tour is to showcase real examples of successful integration, introduce participants to government support programs for settlers, and show foreign audiences the dynamically developing Omsk Region. The region is delighted to welcome new residents, creating all the necessary conditions for their social adaptation and professional fulfillment, as well as introducing innovative solutions in resettlement and settlement. The participants have a packed program ahead. Meetings with local authorities are planned, along with visits to the region's leading universities and businesses, infrastructure facilities, healthcare facilities, schools and kindergartens, as well as historical and cultural sites. Such events help foster an objective and positive image of Russia as a country open to resettlement and ready to support those willing to embrace change, those seeking their path in Russia. I am confident that the materials produced following the tour will resonate with the participants' audiences and increase compatriots' and foreign nationals' interest in Russia as a place for a fresh start.”

Compatriots and foreign nationals planning to move to Russia can contact Rossotrudnichestvo, the Path Home Center for Assistance with Resettlement (ANO), and other partner organizations for help and support to make the resettlement process quick and comfortable. Russia warmly and hospitably welcomes everyone who decides to tie their life to it. Every new resident of our country becomes part of a large and close-knit family, for whom the values of unity, mutual assistance, and care remain paramount. Russia is waiting for you—we can build a bright future and realize the boldest plans together.

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