President Vladimir Putin has signed a new decree allowing foreign citizens and stateless individuals to apply for temporary residency in Russia if they oppose what he terms 'destructive neoliberal ideals' prevalent in their home countries. This policy aims to attract individuals who align with traditional Russian spiritual and moral values, exempting applicants from usual residency requirements such as language proficiency and knowledge of Russian laws. The initiative reportedly stems from a suggestion by Italian student Irene Cecchini, who proposed facilitating the immigration process based on cultural values. The Russian government will compile a list of countries deemed to promote these 'unhealthy attitudes,' and the Foreign Ministry is set to issue three-month visas to eligible applicants starting September 2024. This move is viewed as a strategic effort by Russia to position itself as a safe haven against Western liberalism. Critics have labeled this initiative as an attempt to troll the West and attract conservative Westerners to Russia.