British Man in Orenburg Gets Russian Passport After Three Years
The man runs a video blog where he talks about his life in the steppe region.
Feb 17, 2026 0
Martin feels like a part of our country
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Martin Gorton, a British native who moved to Russia in 2022, received his passport in Orenburg. He was handed the document by officials from the regional migration service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The man received the main document at the migration issues department of Police Department No. 1
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Martin was born in Great Britain. He graduated from the University of the West of England with a degree in computer technology. In his homeland, he worked for large companies. In 2013, in Bristol, he met his future wife, Yulia Vorontsova, a native of Orenburg who worked as a translator. The young couple got married and then began to travel.
Martin with his wife Yulia
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In October 2022, the family came to Russia for a vacation. Martin liked his wife«s ancestral homeland, and they decided to stay: first for the winter, and then permanently.
On the plot of his house
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The Vorontsova-Gorton family has three children — two sons and a daughter, who was born in Orenburg in 2023. They live in a private house in one of the cottage settlements. In the spring of 2024, their home was hit by a severe flood, but fortunately, all those trials are behind them.
The Russian Travels channel
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About life in the steppe region, the man, with the support of his wife, shares in his video blog Russian Travels. On YouTube, the channel has 17 thousand subscribers, on Telegram — more than 1,600, and on RuTube — so far 650. The family loves to travel to different cities in Russia, which can also be seen in videos on the blog.
During a winter walk
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After more than three years of living in Orenburg, the Briton decided to become a citizen of Russia. According to the man«s own admission, he feels like a part of our country.
Swimming with a dolphin
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— I am proud of this moment. I have officially become a citizen of Russia. Now this country is not only a place where I live, but also a place where my family, my future, and my heart are. I thank you for this journey, as well as the people who made it possible. Thank you, Russia, — Martin Gorton wrote in his Telegram channel.
Martin Gorton is proud to now be a citizen of Russia
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Martin«s passport was presented by Police Major Alexandra Trunova
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