To qualify for Russian citizenship to citizens of other countries who have reached the age of majority (18 years) and have legal capacity. The applicant must reside in the territory of the Russian Federation the last 5 years continuously, have a legitimate source of livelihood, to speak Russian and make a statement renouncing other citizenship.Making sure that you meet these requirements, go to the Federal migration service or the Russian Consulate outside of Russia. You will be given the forms for statements and explain what documents you need to collect.Complete the application forms about changing citizenship in duplicate. The text should be typed on the computer or handwritten in Russian. Formulate answers as accurately as possible.Build the package is needed in your case documents. A list of them you can find in the Decree "About the statement of regulations about the order of consideration of questions of citizenship of the Russian Federation" or ask the employee UFMS. You will need a residence permit, a document stating that you made a statement renouncing other citizenship. Will also need proof of income, employment history, job reference or other paper that confirm your financial situation.In order to obtain citizenship of the Russian Federation, you should know Russian language at a level sufficient for oral and written communication. Your knowledge must be confirmed by the documents on education in the Soviet Union or Russia or in a foreign educational institution if there was a Russian language course. Indicate your knowledge of the language can certificate test in Russian language.All attached to the application copies of documents must be notarized. If any documents written in a foreign language, provide a translation. The signature of the translator or translation must also be certified by a notary.Attach the collected papers passport (it will take a copy), three photos of 3x4 cm and a receipt about payment of state duty or consular fee. If all the documents are prepared correctly, the employee of the FMS will receive your application. It will be reviewed during the year (in General order) or up to 6 months (in a simplified manner).The rules of obtaining the Russian citizenship there are many nuances. To find out how to undergo this procedure is in your case, read the Federal law "On citizenship of the Russian Federation" and the Decree "About the statement of regulations about the order of consideration of questions of citizenship of the Russian Federation"