In accordance with the Federal Law On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation, in order to receive a residence permit, a foreign citizen or a stateless person must live in the Russian Federation for no less than twelve months on the basis of a temporary residence permit that is issued within the limits of the quota approved by the Government each year. Some categories of foreign persons can receive a residence permit under a simplified procedure (without obtaining a temporary residence permit).
The amendment is introduced into the said Federal Law, according to which a residence permit may be issued under a simplified procedure (without obtaining a temporary residence permit) to a foreign citizen or a stateless person that is a finalist or a winner in the national competition conducted by the Russia – Land of Opportunity autonomous non-profit organisation.