A Russian film critic, Anton Dolin, who is listed as a foreign agent in the Russian Federation, has pursued Israeli citizenship. The information comes from a Telegram channel that is known for reporting on such matters, Basis. Dolin reportedly filled out a form to change his tourist status into that of an Israeli returnee, marking a crucial first step in his path toward citizenship.
Following this, Dolin reportedly participated in an interview conducted by personnel from Nativ, an Israeli organization responsible for evaluating eligible individuals for repatriation status. This interview represents the second phase in the process of acquiring Israeli citizenship through repatriation, a route commonly used by people with ties to Israel or its historical communities.
Plans for the next step indicate that Dolin would need to appear before representatives of the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration. There, officials would formally register him as a new immigrant and issue the necessary certification confirming his status as a returning Israeli citizen or eligible immigrant under the country’s immigration framework.
Earlier developments in the year showed a decision by the Russian authorities, with the Ministry of Justice designating Dolin and others on a list of individuals acting as foreign agents. That designation has contributed to the wider international and domestic conversations around Dolin’s activities and status.
Observers have noted that the situation was influenced by broader geopolitical events, including the conflict operations in Ukraine and the subsequent tightening of Western sanctions on Russia. In that context, Dolin and some colleagues reportedly shifted focus toward opportunities abroad, with Latvia appearing as one of the destinations discussed in relation to these wider movements and life changes.