YEREVAN. – First and foremost, the amendments in the Russian citizenship law are made for the Crimean citizens, so they may obtain Russian citizenship in a short period of time, subsequently, for the citizens of other countries, including Armenia.

Caucasus Institute Deputy Director, political analyst Sergey Minasyan told the aforesaid to Armenian News-NEWS.am. 

In his words, Armenia National Security Council Secretary Arthur Baghdasaryan, who now deals with the matters on the immigration law, will soon head to Russia.

Minasyan noted that, until recently, Russia had strong views against dual citizenship, and this change in view has caused concern in Armenia.   

“[But] I believe the Russian party, which has adjusted its relations with Armenia, understands this concern; a technical solution may be given to this matter,” the analyst said.

The Russian State Duma (parliament) approved the government-proposed amendments to the Russian law on citizenship; these amendments facilitate the obtaining of Russian citizenship, specifically, for the Russian-speaking compatriots.