This is from the DPR MFA Telegram:
#Officials
Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing foreigners who share Russian spiritual and moral values to apply for temporary residence
The presidential decree grants the right to apply for a temporary residence permit without considering the established quota and without submitting proof of Russian language proficiency or knowledge of Russian history.
The document applies to those coming from countries that impose destructive neoliberal principles that contradict Russian traditional values. According to the decree, the list of such countries will be determined by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
"destructive neoliberal principles are "Russian traditional values" and have been since the counter-revolution and subsequent shock therapy that created the RF.
Yeah, that’s what confused me too because is Russia not neoliberal as well? I know it’s quite different in ways compared to western nations, but are they not operating under similar systems since the 90s? I wonder if “neoliberal principles” in this case just translates to queer rights.