WorldWhy are Westerners moving to Russia?

A group of prominent but controversial influencers visited Russia this summer, including Andrew Tate, Candace Owens and British far-right anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson. They say Russia is defending traditional conservative values that they believe are declining in their own countries. This is also the image Vladimir Putin wants Russia to project. Two years ago, Russia introduced a special “shared values” visa, making it easier for Westerners who identify with its supposed values to relocate there.