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Articles with tag "Migration"

Migration Reforms

Russia Proposes Foreigner Residence Permit Overhaul

The bill, which is still in development, could help ease Russia's migrant worker shortage by allowing foreigners to receive short-term residency.
JAB EQUALITY

Moscow Businesses Call For Free Vaccination for Labor Migrants

Unless the rules around foreigners receiving vaccines are relaxed, entrepreneurs doubt Moscow's mandatory vaccination campaign will be a success.
broadened horizons

Share of Russians Willing to Move Abroad Hits Decade High – Poll

Younger Russians are at least twice as likely to be willing to emigrate than their older counterparts.
time to go

Russia Tells Illegal Migrants from Post-Soviet Countries to Leave By June 15

“These people will be punished by expulsion and closure of borders” if they don’t follow the deadline, Russia's Deputy Interior Minister said.
Labour migration

As Russia Cracks Open Gate, Rush for Air Tickets Ensues in Tajikistan

People are resorting to desperate measures to get hold of the money needed to buy the costly air tickets to Russia.
'working hands'

Virus-Driven Migrant Shortage Keeps Russia From ‘Ambitious Plans’ – Kremlin

The shortage could jeopardize the $400-billion National Projects development package, which was already struggling to meet deadlines.
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.
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