Fighter Glukhov – about obtaining returnee status: “Now I can immediately apply for citizenship”

MMA fighter and kickboxer Konstantin Glukhov who previously announced difficulties in obtaining a passport as a citizen of the Russian Federation, spoke to about obtaining returnee status.

Glukhov, 44, has long held a Latvian citizen’s passport, but has repeatedly stated in interviews that he considers himself Russian and does not rule out the possibility of changing his citizenship. Glukhov had several fights in the M-1 and Fight Nights promotions, among his opponents were Alexander Emelianenko, Kenny Garner, Marcin Tybura, Ruslan Magomedov and Alexey Kudin. In December 2023, Glukhov spoke about problems with obtaining Russian citizenship.

— Who and how told you that it was possible to obtain documents confirming returnee status?

— First, I obtained refugee status at Kirpichnaya 32 from the migration department. The hype started there, and after that we kept in touch constantly. Now they called me, summoned me and said that it was possible to obtain such a status. It allows you to obtain citizenship by bypassing the temporary residence permit, residence permit and these intermediate things (temporary residence permit, residence permit. – “”). Now, with these documents, I can immediately apply for citizenship.

– When are you going to serve?

— There should be a consultation within a week. I’m ready right away, but this whole thing takes up to six months.

— Do you think you should become a Russian citizen by the end of 2024?

“Yes, of course, 100%,” Glukhov told .

Glukhov’s MMA stats are 35 wins, 17 losses. On February 22, Glukhov lost to Alexey Stoyan in a kickboxing match at a tournament in Sochi.

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