The Main Directorate of Migration, part of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, has proposed a policy aimed at boosting the Russian language proficiency of new residents by linking language learning to the personal income tax system. The agency is exploring a plan to reduce the monthly tax advance for immigrants who reach certain levels of language and civic knowledge, with the goal of incentivizing sustained study and greater integration. This initiative reflects a broader effort to support newcomers in acquiring practical language skills that enable them to participate more fully in civic life and the economy, while also aligning with the state’s priorities for effective integration in a multilingual society. The proposal has been reported by DEA News and is currently under consideration by decision makers within the ministry’s migration administration.
