Answer
Yes, foreigners, including those with Russian passports, can buy property in Uruguay. In practical terms, a foreign buyer can purchase an apartment, house, land or other assets, provided they meet the usual transaction requirements.
The right to purchase a property does not eliminate the need for preparation. The bank, seller and escribano verify identity, marital status and the source of funds. If the buyer is married, the marital property regime may affect the required signatures and documents.
Buying property does not in itself replace immigration status or automatically make the transaction straightforward. Before paying a deposit, you need to understand which documents will be used, whether local identification numbers or foreign documents are needed, how the money will be transferred and who will handle the paperwork.