They have not extradited Snowden. If it is politically favorable they would grant residency. There are other few other countries who who do the same, but only one or two like Russia could withstand U.S. pressure if they harbor such a high profile figure.
Of course Putin will take all the money anyway, so what is the point ? Getting the mob for support never ends well.
Also to note one of them is a dual Russian citizen so it more complex than the hypothetical