Russia welcomed over 1,100 foreign citizens in 2025 with visas for embracing traditional values. This initiative supports those opposing liberal ideologies. Germans and French nationals led recipients, followed by Americans. President Putin highlighted the program's role in countering Western influence. Russia has intensified its stance against what it terms harmful Western ideologies since 2022.

Russia welcomed over 1,100 foreign citizens in 2025 with visas for embracing traditional values. This initiative supports those opposing liberal ideologies. Germans and French…

Germans, French and Americans top the list of recipients, according to Russia’s Foreign Ministry.