The Problem of Citizenship in Some Post-Soviet States

The proposed article defines the features of the institution of citizenship in some post-Soviet states, including on the basis of a review of the legislation of states on citizenship, international legal documents on such topical issues as obtaining citizenship of a certain state, leaving it, termination of citizenship, loss of citizenship. These issues have become relevant in our country as well. It should be remembered that the right to obtain citizenship cannot be exercised in conditions isolated from other civil rights and freedoms and from the performance of certain duties. The right to obtain citizenship, the right to participate in the conduct of public affairs, the right to be elected and elected, the right to diplomatic protection and others are closely related. The issues of citizenship and statelessness are becoming increasingly relevant in connection with the problem of globalization of public relations. As a result of the conducted research on this issue, the author's expertise is carried out. Currently, the legal acts adopted by the States also provide comparative information on the issues of granting citizenship and renouncing citizenship, about what circumstances lead to non-fulfillment of the requirements related to citizenship specified in the relevant loans. In addition, the similarities and differences identified as a result of a comparative legal analysis of the constitutions, laws on citizenship, administrative and criminal legislation of the Republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are revealed.

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