Problematic Issues of Termination of Citizenship of the Russian Federation due to the Commission of a Crime

The article is devoted to problematic issues of termination of Russian citizenship as a result of committing a crime in connection with changes in the legislation on citizenship and law enforcement practice. The article raises the following questions: whether the decision to terminate the citizenship of the Russian Federation of a person who has committed a crime is an imperative requirement of the law; whether such a decision can be made in respect of a person whose criminal record has been expunged or expunged; if so, whether such a decision can be made in respect of persons whose criminal record has been expunged or expunged 10 years ago and more.