The requirement is not only that you have Russian-language skills, but also
that you know Russian history and basic Russian law, and provide documentary
proof thereof.
You are exempt from the requirement if you are under 18 or over 60.
There is also an exemption for highly-qualified specialists and members of
their families. That is a special visa category. Those with ordinary work visas
are not exempt.
There does not appear to be any special exemption for foreigners who are
married to Russians.
Here is a link to an article in Russian with details about the new law:
http://ruslentanews.com/news/mir/56762-kreml-obyazal-emigrantov-znat-russkiy-yazyk-i-istoriyu-rf.html
There have been articles in The Moscow Times and the St. Petersburg Times which
did not correctly state the requirements of the new law.
From: terry sharp
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2014 12:33
To: [email protected]
Subject: Expat List Russian language
As an Expat living in Russia, with my wife and 2 children I have a 5 year
resident permit, as som of you maybe aware the lawhas just changed as of 1 Jan
2015 we have to pass a basic accredited Russian language exam to renew it. Does
anyone know this about the name of this exam and who teaches it, I have 1 year
to to it. I work as a teacher of English in a private school. you can also
contact me on [email protected]
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