Few of the Chinese in the Russian Empire's Far East would be able to become Russian subjects. It is reported that, at least during one period, only persons who had been married to a Russian subject and had become Christian would be eligible for naturalization.
Very few Chinese in the Russian Empire's Far East would be able to acquire Russian citizenship. It is claimed that, at least during one time frame, only individuals who had been married to a Russian citizen and had converted to Christianity would be eligible for naturalization.