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Articles with tag "Migration"
EMPLOYMENT CRISIS
Russia Eyes Measures to Tackle Migrant Labor Shortage
Close to half of all migrants living in Russia before the pandemic have left the country.
OUTFLOW
Russia Lost 5M Migrants During Pandemic
Russia relies on incoming workers from Central Asia to stem a demographic crisis. Migrant numbers are down by almost 50% this year.
new passport
Russia Simplifies Citizenship for Foreigners With Russian Children
The latest amendment to Russia's citizenship law also introduces a fingerprint registration requirement.
WINTER IS COMING
Six Months Into Pandemic, Migrant Workers in Russia Live in Makeshift Camps as They Wait to Go Home
Rights groups are worried about the coming months as seasonal jobs dry up and the weather turns cold.
new rules
Russia Plans Fingerprinting, eCards for Foreigners in Latest Immigration Reforms
“It’s time to introduce digital technologies,” a Federal Migration Service official said.
migrant crisis
Ukrainian Captain’s Ship Stranded in Mediterranean After Migrant Rescue
The ship has been unable to dock in any European ports for more than a month after it rescued 27 migrants.
HARDEST HIT
Central Asian Migrants Worst Hit by Coronavirus Job Losses in Russia
Four in ten migrant workers became unemployed during the crisis.
FAR FROM HOME
Cubans Lured to Russia Through Old Alliances Left Stranded by Virus
Visa-free travel made Moscow a popular destination for a new class of entrepreneur.
relaxed rules
Russia Doubles Naturalizations Amid Relaxed Migration Rules
Two-thirds of the new recipients were Ukrainian nationals.
STUCK IN LIMBO
Coronavirus Border Closures Leave Migrant Workers Stranded in Moscow’s Airports
Dozens of citizens of Central Asian countries have been living in departure halls for over a week.
longer than life
Russian Sailors Jailed in Greece for 400 Years for Trafficking Migrants – Reports
The sailors claim that they were initially hired to tow yachts and then received threats when they objected to trafficking people.
demographic crisis
Russia’s Population May Drop by 12M in 15 Years – Rosstat
Deaths will outnumber births in all scenarios, Rosstat predicted.
emigration
Israel Denies Entry to Thousands of Russians Amid Asylum Spike – Haaretz
Israeli officials have noted a surge in asylum requests from Russia in recent years.
demographics
Russia’s Natural Population Decline to Hit 11-Year Record in 2019
In previous years, Russia's natural population decline was offset by migrant inflows.
Closed doors
Russian Man Arrested Over Fake EU Border Scam
He allegedly led a group of migrants through a fake set of border markings before taking their money.
MOVING MONEY
Tajik Remittances From Russia Could Stop – Kommersant
New banking rules in the ex-Soviet state threaten to deprive families of financial support from relatives working in Russia.
Troubling trend
Russia’s Natural Population Declines for 4th Straight Year – Audit Chamber
Russia's demographic crisis shows no sign of slowing.
Migration underworld
Russian Smuggling Route Linked to British Migrant Truck Deaths, Reports Say
The unnamed suspect is accused of collecting thousands of dollars from Vietnamese villagers to illegally travel to Europe via Russia.
Moscow Calling
Putin Gives Russian Passports to Old Believers in U.S., Brazil
The communities are planning to relocate to Russia's Far East.
passports
Latvia Rules to Grant Citizenship to Immigrants’ Children
10 percent of Latvia's residents hold “non-citizen passports” that bar them from voting.
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