Russia cancels Olesia's internal passport

Without the internal passport you are an undocumented person. It does not only serve as an ID like any other European travel passports. The internal passport is a mandatory identity document for all Russian citizens who are aged 14 and over. It’s what you need to open or close a bank account, receive medical care or receive any government services.
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