Irish National Marrying a Russian man who is living in Moscow

[enniscrone]

Hello Everyone,

I am Irish living in Ireland. I met a Russian man over a year ago abroad when we were both on holiday. He is living in Moscow and is a chef. We want to get married and live in ireland. I am trying to figure out the best way to do this but it is very confusing.

My understanding is this:

1) Apply for Marriage Visa - "C" shory stay visa - 3 months
2) he travels to ireland and we get married in Ireland
3) He then returns to Moscow
4) We then apply for a "join Family" "D" long stay visa
5) He comes to Ireland under D visa

Is this correct?

It seems very complicated.
Spasiba,