Starting October 7, citizens of Moldova living in the Russian Federation will be able to receive a “Citizen of the Republic of Moldova in Russia Card”, which will give them access to medical, psychological, notarial and funeral services, as well as to a Program of cultural and business events. This was announced by the president of the business community of the cultural and educational center of Moldova, Grigory Cojocaru.
According to him, this card is intended to help in the adaptation and consolidation of the Moldovan diaspora in Russia.
“An application is submitted on the website and in the near future you will be able to receive it at our representative offices. Or in those regions where we are not represented, with a certain number of requests. You must present a passport of a citizen of Moldova or Transnistria.” – Cojocaru clarified.
The card does not expire, but it will need to be renewed every six months. A prerequisite for obtaining it is to be 18 years old, have citizenship of the Republic of Moldova and reside in the territory of the Russian Federation. After completing an application on the website, the card will be delivered exclusively in person.
“It includes a whole package related to medical products, consultations and telemedicine. This includes assistance in sending a deceased Moldovan citizen to their home country. Moldovans will have access to a program of community, educational and business cultural events.” – Gregorio Cojocaru concluded.
As reported EADaily According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, there are currently 476,123 citizens in Russia who have indicated their second citizenship as Moldovan. Another 27,149 Moldovan citizens have a residence permit and are waiting for Russian citizenship.
