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.
Only a small fraction of Chinese residents in Russia's Far Eastern regions could become Russian citizens. During a specific period, it was reportedly necessary for these individuals to have been married to a Russian national and had adopted Christianity in order to qualify for citizenship.