Debate Discusses Russian Citizenship and Loyalty

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A Russian deputy said people who left Russia should get their citizenship back. He believes the government should then punish these people.

Mr. Dorokhov thinks there is only one reason to leave Russian citizenship. He called this reason \"betrayal\" against their home country.

The deputy said many emigrants speak bad words about Russia. They think giving up their passport makes them safe now.

Dorokhov strongly believes that no one can be a former Russian citizen. He said they should be judged and punished by law.

The radio host asked about other people giving up their citizenship. Dorokhov joked that nobody would leave good passports like those.

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What did the Russian deputy say about people who left Russia?

He said they should get their citizenship back and then be punished.

What reason did Mr. Dorokhov give for leaving Russian citizenship?

He called it 'betrayal' against their home country.

What did Dorokhov think about former Russian citizens?

He believed that no one can be a former Russian citizen and they should be judged and punished.

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