Greenberg said that the attitude of the immigration services towards the Russians because of their political situation in the world has not become worse. The number of immigrants has increased – “in most cases they are victims of corruption in Russia”. Refugee status is requested by a large number of Russians, since it is easier to obtain this document than a residence permit, but it is necessary to provide any evidence of persecution. “Most often, applicants use the State Department’s annual report on human rights violations in Russia,” Greenberg noted.
Recorded interview : Dozhd (Russian: Дождь), also known as TV Rain, is a Russian independent television channel. It is owned by journalist Natalya Sindeyeva. Dozhd focuses on news, discussions, culture, politics, business reports, and documentaries. The channel’s motto is “talk about important things with those who are important to us”. Most Dozhd shows are live broadcasts.
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