Justas Walker Faces Possible Revocation of Russian Residency Permit

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American farmer and cheese maker Justas Walker, known in the media as the "Cheerful Milkman," reported that he and his family might face the revocation of their residency permits and expulsion from Russia. The official reason for the potential decision is still unknown.
Justas Walker Faces Possible Revocation of Russian Residency Permit

According to Walker, he received the information via phone from migration service representatives. On August 10, the farmer intends to visit the agency to review the documents, determine the reasons, and explore the possibility of appealing the decision.

Currently, the issue concerns the potential revocation of the residency permit: Walker has not yet received an official ruling.

The farmer emphasized that his family did not plan to leave Russia and intends to continue developing their farm. In 2026, a significant portion of their savings was allocated for the construction of a new base. If the decision is confirmed, the family will also need additional funds for legal assistance, document processing, and relocation.

Justas Walker moved to Russia from the USA in 1994. Initially, he lived and engaged in agriculture in the Krasnoyarsk region, and about ten years ago, he moved with his family to Altai. There, the Walkers keep goats and produce farm cheeses and yogurts.

The farmer gained wide recognition in 2014 after a television interview about food sanctions. Later, Walker frequently appeared in Russian media as a farmer and dairy producer of American origin, developing his own farm in Russia.

The final status of the family and the grounds for the potential revocation of the residency permit will be known after Walker's visit to the migration service.


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