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Canadian family of ten relocates to Russia under 'traditional values' visa
Original: Arend Feenstra moved with his wife Anneesa and eight children to Russia from Canada under a simplified program for citiz
Arend Feenstra moved with his wife Anneesa and their eight children from Canada to Russia under a simplified residence program created for citizens of so-called 'unfriendly countries' who share Moscow's stated 'traditional family values.' In early 2025, Feenstra received a three-year temporary residence permit under the scheme. The story is drawing attention as an example of Western families relocating to Russia for ideological reasons.
Why now: Russia's 'traditional values' relocation program for citizens of unfriendly countries is a Novel and controversial route attracting Western families.
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- Arend Feenstra moved with his wife Anneesa and eight children to Russia from Canada under a simplified program for citizens from "unfriendly countries" who share so-called "traditional family values." In early 2025, Feenstra received a three-year temporary residence permit in… · Free_Press@mstdn.social · 13
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