American Villages in Russia (Official)

Agreement between Russia and Belarus on mutual recognition of visas

On January 11, 2025, after both sides have completed the necessary internal procedures, the Agreement signed on June 19, 2020 between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Republic of Belarus on mutual recognition of visas and on other issues related to the entry of Foreign citizens and Stateless Persons into the territory of the States parties to the Treaty on the Establishment of the Union State enters into force.

The Agreement regulates the procedure for foreign citizens to cross the joint border of two countries including its land section, which was previously only open to citizens of Russia and Belarus. In accordance with the Agreement, the parties mutually recognize visas granting the right to enter and stay in the territory of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus, as well as marks on crossing the external border of the Union State.

Foreign citizens who enter, exit, stay and (or) transit through the territories of Russia and Belarus in the visa regime and have a visa from one of the two countries, as well as an identity document recognized by both states, receive the right to enter, leave, stay, transit through the territories of both states during the validity period of such a visa.

If a visa-free regime is provided for in both Russia and Belarus in accordance with international treaties, then an identity document recognized by both states is sufficient to enter and stay in both countries.

If a foreign national has a visa-free regime with one country and a visa regime with another, then a visa will be required to enter the latter country, in addition to an identity document.

Foreign citizens who have a temporary residence permit, a residence permit, in one of the countries have the right to enter, leave, stay, and transit through the territory of another country without visas during the validity period of these documents.

The period of stay of foreign citizens in Russia and Belarus is calculated from the date of entry to either Russia or Belarus from a foreign country.
The Agreement does not apply to foreign citizens who are restricted from entering the territory of one of the two States.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs continues to accept applications from foreign citizens for an extension of their stay in Russia

Until April 30 of this year, foreign citizens who have problems with documents have one last chance to extend their stay in Russia. Responding to the problem of illegal migration mentioned in the hotline with the president, Vladimir Putin signed a decree on temporary measures to regulate the situation of certain categories of foreign citizens in connection with the application of the regime of their expulsion.

In order to stay in our country, foreign citizens must provide their biometric data, undergo a medical examination and pay off their debts. At the same time, when concluding a contract for military service in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, previously made decisions on deportation will not be enforceable.

Foreign specialists who do not wish to settle their situation lose their legal grounds for staying in Russia and are subject to expulsion, and further entry into our country will be prohibited for them.

🏈🏈 A few people asked me about playing American Football in Russia. If you think you have what it takes then come on down and try out! Next week on January 15th the preseason starts and noobs are welcome.

(Note: one or two people have written me about this issue but I couldn't find your messages, send me a heads up if you are still interested)

Friends! I was interviewed by Joseph Rose. He is a famous YouTuber in Russia. Please share and watch, Thank you!

@MoscowSettlers
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https://youtu.be/pkG3k-dhRiw?si=ipnE57K87xE_anr6

I have recently visited Dobrograd, a new city just 2.5 hours away from Moscow. I was deeply impressed by the scale, beauty, and uniqueness of this place. Today, I’d like to tell you a bit more about Dobrograd.

Dobrograd is only 10 years old, but it already has everything needed for life — two schools, a kindergarten, daycare facilities, modern healthcare, shops, parks, sports grounds, and even an airport for small aircraft. There is high-speed internet if you need it for work, and for leisure, there are hotels with SPA complexes, restaurants, the largest wake park in Russia, and a golf course! People live in modern townhouses and cozy apartments or purchase land to build their own homes. Children can safely play outside without supervision: the city is fully fenced, and its own security service patrols the streets hourly.

People from all over the world come to Dobrograd; with the purchase of real estate, you will receive free assistance with all relocation matters: legal, logistical, economic, and adaptation.

You can learn more about the relocation program on the official website. Fill out the questionnaire and receive your roadmap for coming back to Russia, to Dobrograd!

The French Government Approves Tax on Unrealized Crypto Gains

The French government has approved a law to tax unrealized cryptocurrency gains, potentially marking the end of the industry in the country.

Currently, in most reasonable systems, taxes are applied only to actual transactions—when a person sells and realizes a profit. Taxes are paid on that profit. However, France plans to tax cryptocurrency based on unrealized gains. For example, if a year ago someone’s Bitcoin was worth $39,981 and it’s now valued at $95,628, they would have to pay tax on the increase as if it were regular income, regardless of whether the Bitcoin was sold or not.

It’s easy to predict that crypto investors will begin avoiding France, taking a significant economic opportunity with them.

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+300% inflation on food in the US over two years

Moving to Russia in 2025? Here's the Good and Bad News!

Monastery in Russia offers Church services in English
https://orthochristian.com/165122.html

A little north of Moscow, Russia’s Golden Ring just started offering something new: Sunday morning Church services in English, at the Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Varnitsky Monastery in Rostov Veliky.

Images from the recent Tula Flag Football Kids Tournament.

💼 Job Opportunity in the Nizhniy Novgorod region

Introducing our partner and a great employer in Nizhny Novgorod:
Первая Ткацкая Фабрика – The First Weaving Mill.

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Textile/Weaving is one of the rapidly developing industries in the Nizhny Novgorod region.

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Live Stream Topic - American Village and Immigration in 2025 - Positives and Negatives of WAITING to come to Russia.

I forgot to add their website. It launched today.

29.11.24

It was a very informative conference today.
“Welcome to Russia”

https://welcome-to-russia.com/

My wife and I were very happy we had the opportunity to attend.

We also discussed with Maria Butina the possibility of volunteering.

@MoscowSettlers
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About that reduction to 6% taxes for families in Russia....

⚡️ Personal income tax for working parents will be reduced to 6% in Russia - State Duma

The remaining 7% will be reimbursed by the state. The benefit will be introduced as early as next year.

💰 In 2025, personal income tax for couples with children will be reduced to 6%. The remaining 7% will be reimbursed by the state!

In 2025, we will have a new benefit: working parents will be able to receive payments based on their personal income tax premiums. In fact, for a working parent, personal income tax will amount to six percent, the remaining seven percent will be reimbursed by the country's budget - said State Duma deputy Svetlana Bessarab.

She added that the new benefit will be aimed at supporting families with children, easing their financial burden.

In simple words, if you work officially and you have children, then in 2025 your salary will increase by 7%.

Also in 2025 will increase the matkapital. In 2025 parents will receive 677 thousand rubles for the birth of the first child, and 894 thousand rubles for the second child
https://www.pnp.ru/social/deputat-bessarab-rasskazala-kogda-matkapital-vyrastet-do-milliona-rubley.html

▪️ Two important points that I read as comments.
To reduce personal income tax, two conditions must be met:
1. The family must be with two or more children
2. The size of the average per capita income of the family should not exceed one and a half subsistence minimum per capita.

Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Yes you will be able to exchange dollars in Russia, this is referring to the Central Bank itself on a macro level.

Russian central bank halts US dollar purchases — RT Business News
https://www.rt.com/business/608301-russia-central-bank-ruble-dollar/

But you cant get a job without residency.

Today at 21:00 MSK/18:00 GMT/1pm ET-US

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz3MI9jatq4

Tonight, live at 20:00 MSK/17:00 GMT & BST/ Noon ET-US

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5VHDxydrYQ

Questions for Tim

Q: So, currently, I am getting a —-, here in the states, and I was wondering if that would be worth it in Russia, if I were to move there eventually. The thing is, though, as ironic as it sounds, I'm now becoming a bit more anti-technology lately, especially with becoming Russian Orthodox. So I wouldn't want to really spend too much of the rest of my life working especially an online job at this point, even if it pays really well, but as I understand it, the salary for blue-collar workers isn't that good either in Russia. What would you say on this moral dilemma I'm faced with?

A: From what I understand the «contradiction» between faith and science\technology is a Protestant problem, for Orthodoxy technology is neither good nor evil but depends on how we use it. You will find Russia to be a very pro technology country, and the Church itself uses 21st century tech. You have no moral dilemma.

The idea that Russia is some big village of peasants is obsolete. There is a lot of tech here.

-Tim

I don't know these people personally, but for those of you who insist on sending a container to Russia, they will do it.

https://intl-movers.ru/

Today, 20:00 MSK/18:00 BST/17:00 GMT/1pm US-ET

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bf1VE4Hcdwg

More info about the two new homes can be found here: http://americanvillages.ru/bigwater

And here is the American-94 (94 m2) The price for these homes per square meter works out to be the same as the previous offering but perhaps you like the style more. REMEMBER that in Russia you don't have to buy a turnkey home and can shed millions of rubles of the price if you are willing to do other things later or cut some corners.

The Construction company building the American Village, Smart Stroy, has put together two new options for those who want to move to Russia, this is the American-72 (i.e. 72m2 in size) and in the next post will be the bigger options...

Potentially very good news for those who want to move to Russia from America...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4M7U_H1rZc

And join Joe's Telegram channel!

@Cuban_in_Russia

Don't take my word for it, listen to Joe and come visit Russia.

🎉Hooray! One of our dear future settlers who is coming to Nizhny Novgorod has received his private visa under the Decree in the Russian Consulate. He is most probably one of the first that got it.

In order to obtain this visa he personally went to the consulate and submitted the following documents:
▫️ Passport;
▫️Application form (please note that this is the application that is available on one of the Consulate’s website, it is advisable to check the website for the similar form in your country!)
▫️ 2 photos (only 1 photo glued to the application form);
▫️ Travel insurance.

Please note, in order to obtain the new private visa under the Decree, no invitation from anyone in Russia is required.

For those travelling with kids, please bring original birth certificates and photo copies.

The consulate will keep the original of passports while the visa is processed. Turn around time is 10-14 days.

American Villages in Russia (Official) pinned «3-year residency applications under the new Decree Foreign nationals from the countries that are on the list established by the Russian government that have been in Russia as of September 1st 2024 can apply for a 3-year residency without necessity to pass…»

3-year residency applications under the new Decree

Foreign nationals from the countries that are on the list established by the Russian government that have been in Russia as of September 1st 2024 can apply for a 3-year residency without necessity to pass the Russian language test regardless of the visa they currently have. Such foreign nationals need to provide to the immigration authorities apostiled criminal background check.
Foreign nationals that were not in Russia as of 1st of September 2024 should apply to the Russian consulate for a private visa and after arrival to Russia can apply for 3-year residency.

PS. We have successfully filed 12 cases for 3-year residency under the new Decree so far

For questions please contact @tbis1980

Russian Consulates started accepting applications for the the Private (Shared Value Visa) under the New Presidential Decree. Please see point 5

https://washington.mid.ru/en/consular-services/citizens-usa/visa-to-russia/prepare_documents_for_a_visa/private-visa/#

While the dollar is still strong now would be a good time to move to Russia. If the dollar, pound or euro collapse you plans to move to Russia "next year" will never happen.