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Key Facts: Russia Real Estate Agent Attestation Exam Exam

30–50 questions

Agent test length

RGR attestation regulation

75%

Minimum correct answers

RGR attestation regulation

3 years

Certificate validity

RGR attestation regulation

3 years as agent

Required before broker attestation

RGR attestation regulation

reestr.rgr.ru

Unified register of attested specialists

Russian Guild of Realtors

RGR agent attestation is a voluntary test of 30 to 50 questions set by regional attestation commissions, passed with at least 75% correct answers, giving a three-year certificate and an entry in the Unified register at reestr.rgr.ru.

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1Under Article 130 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation (ГК РФ), what is the statutory definition of immovable property (real estate)?

A.Land plots, subsoil plots and everything firmly connected with land, such as buildings

B.Any car registered with the traffic police (ГИБДД), because state registration makes it immovable

C.Money, bonds and other securities held in accounts at Russian banks

D.Household furniture and appliances located inside a residential house

Explanation: Article 130(1) of the Civil Code lists as immovable things land plots, subsoil plots and everything firmly connected with land so that it cannot be moved without disproportionate damage to its purpose, including buildings, structures and objects of unfinished construction, as well as residential and non-residential premises and parking spaces. Aircraft, sea vessels and inland navigation vessels subject to state registration are also treated as immovable.

2What is the legal difference between 'common shared ownership' (общая долевая собственность) and 'common joint ownership' (общая совместная собственность) under Chapter 16 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation?

A.In shared ownership the co-owners must be relatives, while joint ownership is used between unrelated persons

B.Shared ownership has defined shares for each owner; joint ownership has no defined shares

C.In joint ownership any co-owner may sell the whole property without the others' consent

D.Shared ownership applies only to land plots, while joint ownership applies only to apartments

Explanation: Article 244 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation distinguishes: 1) Common shared ownership (общая долевая собственность) has defined mathematical fractional shares for each co-owner. 2) Common joint ownership (общая совместная собственность) exists without determined shares (primarily spouses under Family Code Art. 34 or members of peasant/farming holdings).

3Under Article 250 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, what is the 'pre-emptive purchase right' (преимущественное право покупки) when a co-owner sells a share in real estate to a third party?

A.The other co-owners may buy the share at a price set by an independent appraiser, whatever price was offered to outsiders

B.The municipality has a priority right to buy the share for social housing

C.The other co-owners may buy the share at the same price and on the same terms

D.Neighbours in adjoining apartments may buy the share before outsiders

Explanation: Article 250 of the Civil Code establishes that upon sale of a share in common ownership to an outsider, the remaining co-owners have the pre-emptive right of purchase at the price for which it is being sold and on equal terms. The seller must notify other co-owners in writing with price and terms.

4What is the statutory notice period for co-owners under Article 250(2) of the Civil Code, and when can the seller alienate the share to a third party if co-owners do not respond?

A.The seller may notify co-owners by a general public advertisement instead of individual written notice

B.Co-owners have 10 days to decide, after which the seller may sell to anyone

C.Co-owners have three months to decide, after which the seller may sell to anyone

D.Written notice; if co-owners do not buy within one month, the share may be sold to anyone

Explanation: Article 250(2) of the Civil Code requires the seller of a share to notify the other co-owners in writing of the intention to sell, stating the price and other terms. If they refuse or do not buy within one month for real estate (ten days for movables), the seller may sell to any person. In practice notice of a share in real estate is often delivered through a notary.

5Under Federal Law No. 218-FZ (Article 42), what mandatory form is required for transactions involving the alienation of shares in the right of common ownership to real estate?

A.Notarial certification, subject to exceptions listed in the Law

B.Simple written form signed by both parties, followed by state registration

C.Simple written form, provided the price is paid by bank transfer

D.Notarial form only if one of the co-owners is a minor

Explanation: Article 42 of Federal Law No. 218-FZ requires transactions alienating or mortgaging a share in common ownership of real estate to be notarially certified, with listed exceptions, for example where all co-owners sell their shares under one transaction. Failure to observe notarial form makes the transaction void under Article 163(3) of the Civil Code.

6What is the legal consequence under Article 250(3) of the Civil Code if a co-owner sells their share to an outside third party in violation of the pre-emptive purchase rights of the other co-owners?

A.The sale is void, and the share automatically returns to the seller

B.A co-owner may sue within three months to take over the buyer's rights and duties

C.The other co-owners may claim damages from the buyer but cannot take the share

D.The other co-owners may demand transfer of the buyer's rights within one year

Explanation: Under Article 250(3) of the Civil Code, when a share is sold in violation of pre-emptive purchase rights, any other co-owner has the right, within 3 months, to demand in court the transfer of the rights and duties of the buyer upon depositing the purchase price with the court.

7Under Article 35 of the Family Code of the Russian Federation (СК РФ), what is required when one spouse disposes of (sells, gifts, pledges) real estate acquired during marriage?

A.Written consent of the other spouse in simple form

B.Consent of the other spouse only if the title is registered in both names

C.The other spouse's notarized consent

D.No consent is needed if the real estate is registered solely in the husband's name

Explanation: Article 35(3) of the Family Code of the Russian Federation (СК РФ) provides that for one spouse to execute a transaction for the disposal of real estate, or a transaction requiring mandatory notarial form or state registration, the notarially certified consent of the other spouse must be obtained.

8What is the statutory consequence if a spouse sells marital real estate without the notarially certified consent of the other spouse under Article 35(3) of the Family Code?

A.The transaction is void automatically, with no need for a court decision

B.The other spouse may challenge the transaction in court within three years of its registration

C.The other spouse may only claim half of the sale proceeds and cannot challenge the transaction

D.The other spouse may have it declared invalid by a court within one year

Explanation: Under Article 35(3) of the Family Code, a spouse whose notarially certified consent was not obtained may petition the court to invalidate the transaction within one year from the day when that spouse learned or ought to have learned of the execution of the transaction.

9Under Article 36 of the Family Code of the Russian Federation, which of the following real estate assets is recognized as the separate, individual property of one spouse (раздельная собственность) and does NOT require spousal consent to sell?

A.Property owned before marriage, or received during marriage by gift or inheritance

B.An apartment bought during marriage with one spouse's salary and registered in that spouse's name

C.A commercial retail storefront purchased during marriage with bank mortgage financing paid from joint income

D.A suburban cottage constructed during marriage using joint savings

Explanation: Article 36(1) of the Family Code provides that property belonging to each spouse prior to marriage, as well as property received by one spouse during marriage as a gift (дар), by inheritance (наследство), or through other gratuitous transactions (безвозмездные сделки, including state privatization), is that spouse's separate individual property.

10What is a 'Marriage Contract' (брачный договор) under Chapter 8 of the Family Code of the Russian Federation and what formal requirement must it satisfy to be legally valid?

A.A written agreement of the spouses on property, valid in simple written form

B.A spouses' agreement on property regimes that must be notarially certified

C.An agreement that becomes valid once registered with the civil registry office (ЗАГС)

D.An agreement that may also set out each spouse's personal duties, such as housework

Explanation: Under Articles 40 and 41 of the Family Code, a marriage contract establishes or alters the statutory joint property regime (establishing separate, shared, or combined regimes). Article 41(2) strictly mandates that a marriage contract must be in writing and notarially certified (нотариальное удостоверение). Under Art. 42(3), it can only govern property relations, never personal non-property rights.

About the Russia Real Estate Agent Attestation Exam Exam

Free independent practice for the attestation of real estate specialists at the Agent level (аттестация специалистов рынка недвижимости — «Агент») in the voluntary certification system supported by the Russian Guild of Realtors (РГР). Questions cover property and contract law, family and housing rules, shared construction, mortgage and settlements, taxation, registration and professional standards. The attestation is in Russian; this bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or simulation, and is not affiliated with the RGR.

Exam sponsor: Attestation commissions of territorial certification bodies and accredited training institutions in the voluntary certification system for real estate services supported by the Russian Guild of Realtors (РГР). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Test exam before an attestation commission; pass with at least 75% correct answers; certificate valid for three years with entry in the Unified register. Regional commissions set the format details, and some now test online.

Time Limit

Set by the attestation commission

Passing Score

At least 75% correct

Exam / Certification Fees

Set by the territorial certification body or training institution

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

Unified register of certified companies and attested specialists (RGR) — how to pass attestation · Source checked 2026-10-12
RGR regulation on the procedure for attestation of agents and brokers · Source checked 2026-10-12
RGR National Standard for brokerage services on the real estate market · Source checked 2026-10-12

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

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Civil law, property rights and contracts

Real estate as an object of rights, shared and joint ownership, pre-emptive rights, form and essential terms of sale contracts, transfer of ownership, earnest money and advances, powers of attorney, invalid transactions, rent, inheritance and bona fide purchasers.

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Housing, family and land law in practice

Spousal consent and marital property, guardianship permission for minors' property, privatization and persons who refused it, registration of residence, re-planning, tenancy and leases, foreign owners and land restrictions.

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Primary market, mortgage and settlements

Shared construction under Law No. 214-FZ and escrow accounts, mortgage notes under Law No. 102-FZ, maternal capital, safe deposit boxes, letters of credit and escrow in secondary sales, and alternative transaction chains.

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Taxation, registration and professional standards

Personal income tax on sales and property deductions, registration rules under Law No. 218-FZ, anti-money-laundering duties, consumer protection and advertising rules, the RGR National Standard, attestation rules and professional ethics.

Preparing for the Russia Real Estate Agent Attestation Exam Exam

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Passing score: At least 75% correct
Assessment: Test exam before an attestation commission; pass with at least 75% correct answers; certificate valid for three years with entry in the Unified register. Regional commissions set the format details, and some now test online.
Time limit: Set by the attestation commission
Exam / certification fees: Set by the territorial certification body or training institution Official sources

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Russia Real Estate Agent Attestation Exam: Suggested Study Strategy

1Ask your regional attestation commission for its current question list and test format; the national regulation leaves the details to each commission.

2Master the family-law and guardianship rules that most often derail sales: spousal consent under Article 35 of the Family Code and guardianship permission for minors' property.

3Know Law No. 214-FZ on shared construction: escrow accounts, registration of contracts, assignment of rights and warranty periods.

4Learn the 2025–2026 tax rules on sales: minimum holding periods, the 13%/15% rates with the 2.4 million ruble threshold, deductions and the cadastral value floor.

5Practise due diligence: archive house register extracts, persons who refused privatization, bankruptcy registers and utility and capital repair debts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RGR agent attestation?

It is a voluntary qualification procedure within the voluntary certification system for real estate services supported by the Russian Guild of Realtors (system registration РОСС RU.О46.04 РН00). Attestation commissions of territorial certification bodies or accredited training institutions test candidates and issue certificates for the Agent and Broker levels; it is not a state licence.

How many questions are there and what is the pass mark?

The RGR attestation regulation sets 30 to 50 questions for an agent and requires at least 75% correct answers. Each attestation commission sets the exact number of questions, the time and the delivery format, so check with your regional body.

What is the difference between an Agent and a Broker?

Both are qualification levels in the RGR system. A broker additionally organizes sales, may sign contracts with clients and supervises staff; admission to broker attestation requires at least three years as an attested agent, and the broker test has 50 to 80 questions.

How long is the certificate valid?

Under the RGR regulation an agent's or broker's certificate is valid for three years. When it expires, the specialist's entry in the Unified register is moved to the archive and the qualification must be confirmed by re-attestation.

In what language is the attestation, and is this bank an official version?

The attestation and its question lists are in Russian. This bank is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation that keeps key Russian legal terms; it does not reproduce any commission's question list or simulate its test.