
Russia Scraps Golden Visa Stay Requirement
The Russian Golden Visa now has zero physical residency requirement as the government unobtrusively amends the law.
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Mr. Belobragin is the General Managing Partner of MovetoRussia.com.
MovetoRussia.com’s focus exclusivity on providing concierge migration service to Russia. We deliver a complete process from the initial thought of moving to Russia to the reality of life there.
Ilja Belobragin has extensive experience in management consulting and tech company leadership.
With a career that includes advising on strategic, operational, and organizational projects at McKinsey & Company, Ilja has over 20 years of international experience across Europe, the US, the Middle East, and Russia. His expertise is instrumental in navigating our clients through Russia’s complex and promising market landscape.
Mr. Belobragin holds a Master’s in Finance degree with distinction from the Stockholm School of Economics, ranked as the best finance education in the Nordics and 15th in the world by the Financial Times, and an Executive Master’s in Public Management from the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration.
As an alumnus of the Russian Presidential Academy’s top executive education, Mr. Belobragin is part of an exclusive network that includes 80% of Russian governors and even federal ministers, giving the firm unprecedented access to address any questions our clients might have, including investments. For major business projects, we maintain warm relations with the former McKinsey & Company team in Russia, ensuring that we can handle any inquiries.
Within our team, we have decades of expertise in Russian migration law, ensuring that our clients navigate the complicated Russian legal processes with minimal effort on their part.
Our goal is to put Russia on the global map as an attractive migration and plan B option. It’s a country of low taxes, cheap energy, and excellent growth prospects where you and your family can thrive. Additionally, business investment opportunities are plentiful, and the real estate market is rapidly growing, with special focus on the East. So whether you are looking for a safe haven or an investment opportunity—Russia is your answer, and we at MovetoRussia.com would be delighted to be your trusted guide on your journey.
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