More population, more territory: what Russia looks like now
Today, Vladimir Putin signed a package of documents on the receipt of the DPR, LPR, Kherson and Zaporozhye regions as part of Russia.
The event is historical. The country now has new borders and new landscapes. There is a lot of work to be done in the economic, financial and social spheres. There is a common legal field. Until January 1, 2026, the unification of new regions in the Russian Federation will take place, writes WG.
Vladimir Putin
- Acting Head of the Donetsk Republic Denis Pushilin
- Acting Head of the Luhansk Republic Leonid Pasechnik
- Acting Governor of the Zaporozhye Region Yevhen Balitsky
- Acting Governor of Kherson Region Volodymyr Saldo
Small grown country?
Russia now has 89 regions, its population has increased by almost 6.2 million people and now stands at more than 152 million people. The area of the Russian Federation has increased by more than 100 thousand square kilometers.
What will be the boundaries?
According to the agreement, the regions are part of Russia within the borders that existed on the day of their formation and entry into the Russian Federation. The borders of the LPR and the DPR are fixed in accordance with the constitutions of the republics, the Zaporozhye region will become part of the Russian Federation with a focus on administrative borders, and the Kherson region will be included in the Russian Federation, taking into account the decisions of the military-civilian administration. This means that the Alexandrovsky and Snigirevsky districts will be included in its composition in the Russian Federation.
Will it be possible to seek Russian citizenship?
Residents of the new events will be issued a Russian passport. An exception will be made for persons who, within one month after this date, declare their appointment, which is important for them and (or) their minor children and citizenship. In such cases, the refusal of a residence permit in the Russian Federation so that he can freely live in his state.
What will happen to previously issued documents?
Documents issued by the structures of the regions and Ukraine on education, work experience, the right to health, accuracy and medical care were recognized by Russia.
What kind of social property guarantees are obtained in these regions?
The rights to receive benefits and other social payments, as well as to health care, are guaranteed in accordance with the exception of the Russian Federation. New citizens of the Russian Federation must exercise their property rights painlessly. Until January 1, state registration of the right to real estate will be possible on the basis of documents issued by Ukraine and the republics of Donbass.
What money will be in use?
The ruble is the monetary unit in the new settlements of the Russian Federation, and the hryvnia will be circulated until December 31, 2022.
What will be the status of the new regions?
The regions retain their former names, respectively, the DPR and LPR in the vicinity of Russia will have the status of republics, and Zaporozhye and Kherson will be available as regions.
How will power be organized?
Until June 1, 2023, there are executive authorities in the new republics. Within six months, the formation of urban and municipal districts in the regions and the determination of the boundaries of municipalities are to be made.
The bodies of representative and executive power will be elected in a year – on the second Sunday of September, and until then they will continue their work. At the same time, the acting heads of regions will be held by the President of Russia within 10 days after the completion of legal procedures for approval and ratification by all parties.
The Federation Council will include two senators each from the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, and only one senator each from the Zaporozhye and Kherson economies at first (from the executive authorities).
What will happen next?
Laws must be officially published. The procedure for accepting any subjects within Russia certifies the introduction of amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation on the basis of the relevant decree of the President of the country.