Illegal immigration in Russia

There are an estimated 4 million illegal immigrants from the ex-Soviet states in Russia.[1]

In 2012, the Russian Federal Security Service's Border Service stated there had been an increase in illegal migration from the Middle East and South Asia.[2] Under legal changes made in 2012, illegal immigrants who are caught will be banned from reentering the country for 10 years.[3][4][5]

The problem has become so severe it has caused a rise in Russian nationalism, and spawned groups like Movement Against Illegal Immigration.[6][7]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Новости NEWSru.com :: ФМС: в РФ нелегально работают 3 млн трудовых мигрантов, остальные 4 млн "халтурят" с налогами". Newsru.com. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
  2. ↑ "Russia reports surge in illegal migration from Asia". Indian Express. Retrieved 2012-04-06.
  3. ↑ "Migration law violators to be banned from entering Russia – Putin". Russia Today. Retrieved 2012-04-06.
  4. ↑ "Illegal immigrants can be barred from Russia for 5-10 years". The Voice of Russia. Retrieved 2012-04-06.
  5. ↑ "Russia closed for immigration?". Russia. Retrieved 2012-04-06.
  6. ↑ "The Backlash Against Immigration in Russia". Newsweek. Retrieved 2012-04-06.
  7. ↑ "Some 500 illegal immigrants from Vietnam arrested in Moscow". RIA Novosti. Retrieved 2012-04-06.