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This Soviet Law Gave 7K Russians a Free New Passport

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This Soviet Law Gave 7K Russians a Free New Passport
Feb 12, 2026
Christian Henrik Nesheim

When Caribbean nations banned Russian CBI applicants overnight, thousands turned to a forgotten 1991 Soviet treaty that offered citizenship in another country for almost nothing. In this video, we break down how this Cold War loophole worked, why it got shut down, and what it means for your strategy.

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