The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation prepared a new bill and proposed to give asylum to those who are faced with Russophobia or cannot “observe traditional values”.
Four options are provided: refugee status, temporary shelter, political asylum and temporary protection, explains RBC:
- For receipt refugee status The conditions remain the same – fears of persecution on racial, religious, national or political motives.
- On the list of grounds for temporary shelter Added the impossibility of “observing traditional family values” and fears associated with Russophobia.
- Political refuge Those who were persecuted due to socio-political activity will be able to receive, but their beliefs should not contradict the Constitution of Russia.
- Temporary protection will be introduced for groups of foreigners who arrived in Russia due to armed conflicts. The decision on its provision will be made by the government.
It is possible to seek a shelter only in Russia – Submission of applications online is not provided. Housing from the Provisional Settlement Fund for refugees will not be provided, but the possibility of living in the centers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs will remain.
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