E.V. Kashin and A.M. Muravyeva decided to enter into a marriage and agreed to sign a marriage contract. According

марriage contract. E.V. Kashin and A.M. Muravyeva were very surprised by this request, as they were not aware of the need to submit a marriage application to the Registrar"s Office. However, they wanted to sign the marriage contract as soon as possible because they believed it was important to protect their property rights.

To clarify the situation and understand the requirements, E.V. Kashin and A.M. Muravyeva decided to seek legal advice. They consulted a lawyer who specializes in family law. The lawyer explained to them that in order to legally enter into a marriage in Russia, it is necessary to submit a marriage application to the Registrar"s Office.

The marriage application is a formal request to the government to register a marriage. It includes personal information about the couple, such as their full names, dates of birth, places of birth, citizenship, and current addresses. The application also requires the couple to provide documents proving their identities and their eligibility to marry.

The lawyer further explained that the purpose of submitting a marriage application is to ensure that the couple meets all the legal requirements for marriage. The Registrar"s Office reviews the application and verifies that both parties are free to marry, meaning they are not already married or in a prohibited relationship. Once the application is approved, the couple can proceed with the marriage ceremony and sign the marriage contract.

In the case of E.V. Kashin and A.M. Muravyeva, since they had not yet submitted a marriage application, they were not considered legally married by the notary office. Therefore, they were unable to sign the marriage contract at that moment.

The lawyer advised E.V. Kashin and A.M. Muravyeva to promptly submit a marriage application to the Registrar"s Office. They would need to gather all the required documents, such as their passports, birth certificates, and proof of marital status (if applicable). They would also need to pay the necessary fees for the application process.

Once the marriage application is submitted and approved by the Registrar"s Office, E.V. Kashin and A.M. Muravyeva can proceed with signing the marriage contract. After that, any property they acquire during their actual spousal relationship will become their joint communal property, as stated in the contract.

In conclusion, to legally enter into a marriage in Russia and sign a marriage contract, it is necessary to submit a marriage application to the Registrar"s Office. This application undergoes a review process to ensure that the couple meets all the legal requirements for marriage. E.V. Kashin and A.M. Muravyeva were asked to submit a marriage application by the notary office in order to proceed with signing the marriage contract and protect their property rights. They should promptly gather the required documents and submit the application to the Registrar"s Office to move forward with their marriage.