Russia
Russia taxes crypto at 13-15% personal income tax. Crypto mining legalized in 2024; payments restricted domestically.
FATCA Partner
Yes
FATF Status
Clear
EU Blacklist
Yes
Dual Nationality
Allowed
CARF Status
Not yet committed
Bitizenship
Not yet
Tax Rates
Activity Taxes
Staking
15% (as income)
Mining
15% (as income)
DeFi
15% (as income)
NFTs
15% (as income)
Taxable Events
Crypto → Fiat
Taxable
Crypto → Crypto
Not taxable
Holding Period
No holding period benefit
No specific holding period benefit
Regulation & Residency
Regulatory Body
Central bank and tax authority
Residency Requirement
Tax residency required for domestic tax obligations
Reporting Requirements
Standard tax reporting applies
Citizenship & Residency Path
Residency via employment/investment; citizenship after 5 years
Resilience & Plan B
Jurisdictional Resilience
How well-equipped this jurisdiction is for a crypto holder who wants stability, access, and protection.
JRS
Institutions (25%), banking (20%), tax clarity (20%), business (15%), privacy (10%), geopolitical (10%). Full methodology →
Plan B Readiness
How fast you can go from “I want to move” to “I’m a tax resident with banking and optionality.”
PBR
Business ease (25%), citizenship path (20%), dual nationality, quality of life & safety (15% each), Bitizenship (10%). Full methodology →
Living & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Medium
Banking Access
Moderate
Quality of Life
High
Lifestyle Scores