It is reported by RIA Novosti.

“We have about 80% growth. In recent years, this is the fastest pace. In general, the number increases annually (applications. - RT ). We are talking about 400 thousand citizens, most of whom receive this right (citizenship. - RT ), ”he said.

Earlier, Zubov introduced a bill that would include canceling an interview for Russian citizenship for fluent Russian-speaking Ukrainians and Belarusians.

On December 9, Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev said that since April, 125,000 residents of the self-proclaimed DPR and LPR have received Russian citizenship.

More details in the material RT.