Legalization and recognition of educational documents of Russian citizens formerly citizens of Ukraine: evolution of legal regulation in 2014–2025
https://doi.org/10.48137/23116412_2026_2_143
Abstract
The article analyzes the evolution of legal regulation concerning the recognition and legalization of educational documents of citizens of the Russian Federation who were formerly citizens of Ukraine in 2014–2025. It is shown that, initially, exemption from the legalization requirement was linked to the territory of previous residence and a special procedure for acquiring Russian citizenship, which created differences in the legal status of certain categories of Russian citizens.
Special attention is paid to the amendments introduced by Federal Law No. 493-FZ of December 28, 2025, which marked a transition to a more universal regulatory model.
The article concludes that these changes are significant for the realization of the right to work and for ensuring equality of citizens.
About the Author
S. N. Salun
Mytishchi Branch of the Bauman Moscow State
Technical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sergey N. Salun, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor
Department of Pedagogy, Psychology, Law, History and Philosophy
Mytishchi
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Salun S.N. Legalization and recognition of educational documents of Russian citizens formerly citizens of Ukraine: evolution of legal regulation in 2014–2025. Post–Soviet Continent. 2026;(2):143-158. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.48137/23116412_2026_2_143
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