In accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation, a foreign citizen in order to obtain documents must provide a certificate of proficiency in the Russian language, knowledge of the history of Russia and the basics of Russian legislation.
The certificate confirms that a citizen has a command of oral and written speech at a level that allows him/her to work and live comfortably. The requirements for the minimum level of knowledge needed to pass the comprehensive exam have been approved by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation. Only certified centers are authorized to conduct the exams.