Information for refugees, asylum-seekers, displaced and stateless people in Russia.

Provided by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.

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On this website, you will be able to find up-to-date information on receiving asylum and assistance to stateless persons, including the answers to the questions below:

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Applying for asylum

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Refugees from Ukraine in Russia

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Where to find help

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Rights and obligations

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Legal integration

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Assistance to Stateless Persons

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UNHCR Russia

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Information for refugee children

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Report sexual exploitation or abuse

Are you outside of Russia? Are you seeking help for relatives abroad?

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