“A citizen of the Russian Federation who does not have citizenship (nationality) of a foreign state or a residence permit or other document confirming the right of permanent residence of a citizen of the Russian Federation in the territory of a foreign state can be appointed to the post of the Chairman of the Bank of Russia,” Klishas said.
According to him, the restriction also applies to governors, as well as persons holding government positions in the regions (deputies, ministers, authorized representatives).
In addition, he noted that the ban on foreign citizenship or residence permits will apply not only to ambassadors and other diplomatic workers, but also to their wives and husbands.
"A citizen cannot be admitted to the diplomatic service as a diplomatic worker, and a diplomatic worker cannot be in the diplomatic service in cases already established by the federal law" On the State Civil Service of the Russian Federation ", as well as in the event that his spouse does not have citizenship of the Russian Federation or whether the spouse has foreign citizenship or a residence permit, ”the senator explained.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin submitted to the State Duma a draft law prohibiting civil servants from holding foreign citizenship.