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has drafted a bill significantly changing the legal status of highly qualified foreign professionals working in Russia in a hope to attract more expats to work here. The lawmakers believe having foreign professionals is beneficial for the country"s economy, science and culture.Qualified foreign professionals will have a privilege of not being subject to existing limits on their temporary stay in Russia. If their employer extends their employment contract or a civil law agreement, they can stay and work in the country with no more formalities required. Their temporary residence permit can be repeatedly extended by up to three years. They will be entitled to residence permits for more than five years without the usual requirement to live in Russia for a year.
Employers will no longer have to comply with qualified foreign staff quotas or to obtain a regulatory permit to hire a foreign professional. Initially, the changes will apply to foreign professionals with salaries
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