This Soviet Law Gave 7K Russians a Free New Passport

from IMI Podcasts · host Christian Henrik Nesheim

When Caribbean nations banned Russian CBI applicants overnight, thousands turned to a forgotten 1991 Soviet treaty that offered citizenship in another country for almost nothing. In this video, we break down how this Cold War loophole worked, why it got shut down, and what it means for your strategy.Read the full story "The Soviet Loophole That Gave 7,000 Russians New Citizenship" here.

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