Migration
- Comprehensive support through every stage of obtaining a temporary residence permit (TRP)
- Guidance on securing permanent residence status;
- Assistance with obtaining Russian citizenship
We are backed by the Nizhny Novgorod Regional Government and operate to Presidential Executive Order No. 702, dated 19 August 2024.
1,550+
applications received
115+
people moved with our help
20+
families with children
among them
100%
confidentiality guaranteed
The OKA Agency offer foreign nationals who share traditional Russian values, care and attention in helping them to navigate relocation to and adaptation in Russia.
The OKA Agency is a unique organization dedicated to helping foreign nationals relocate to Russia.
Led by Jakob Pinneker, our team of professionals offers comprehensive legal and administrative support at every stage, from paperwork to job search.
The agency creates a supportive community, helping new residents settle into their new environment and become part of Russian society. This makes the transition as comfortable, friendly and effective as possible for everyone.
Arrange a free 15-minute online consultation with our concierge service to discuss your needs!
We guarantee 100% confidentiality of your personal data
Arrange a free 15-minute online consultation with our concierge service to discuss your needs!
We guarantee 100% confidentiality of your personal data
Arrange a free 15-minute online consultation with our concierge service to discuss your needs!
We guarantee 100% confidentiality of your personal data
5 min
What makes foreigners with families choose Nizhny Novgorod as their new home?
In the first six months of 2026, the OKA Agency held dozens of meetings and events—from tours for foreign bloggers to environmental initiatives with families of newcomers—that provide an answer to this question and turn the Nizhny Novgorod region into one of the most attractive regions of Russia for starting a new life.
3 min
Registering a company in Russia is not difficult. The challenge lies in making it successful: finding partners, securing funding, and building relationships with regional authorities. It is from this point that the real work begins.
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