Hundreds of skilled specialists have indicated an interest in the program, the Agency for Strategic Initiatives has said A total of 2,500 people have registered on a new Russian portal designed for skilled foreign nationals seeking expedited relocation, with 170 applicants having already submitted all the documentation, the Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI) has reported. ASI established the Headquarters for Support of Repatriation and Adaptation in late 2024, following an order from Russian President Vladimir Putin to streamline the relocation of skilled foreigners. The body brings together representatives from the Presidential Administration, the State Duma, federal ministries, state corporations and pilot regions to coordinate the effort. Russian officials presented the figures on Wednesday at a meeting of ASI’s headquarters, covering the first nine days since the “Time to Live in Russia” portal launched on April 15.…