In January-June 2026, the number of entries into Russia by citizens…
In January-June 2026, the number of entries into Russia by citizens of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan for work purposes decreased by 15% year-on-year—from over 2.3 million to approximately 1.9 million.
Consensus
- The number of work-related entries into Russia by citizens of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan decreased by 15% in the first six months of 2026 compared to the first six months of 2025.
- The data on work-related entries comes from the FSB Border Service and was reported by 'Vedomosti'.
- Uzbekistan remains the top country in terms of work-related entries, followed by Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.
- Citizens of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan require a patent to work in Russia, while citizens of Kyrgyzstan do not due to their membership in the Eurasian Economic Union.
- The decline is attributed to stricter migration policies and rising costs, including patents, medical exams, housing, and airfare.
- There is a growing trend among Central Asian citizens to find jobs in their home countries or migrate to South Korea, China, the Middle East, or EU countries.
Points of divergence
- President Vladimir Putin signed a law prohibiting the granting of Russian citizenship, residence permits, and temporary residence permits to foreign nationals and stateless persons with unexpunged or unpardoned convictions, regardless of the severity of the crime. — vesti
Coverage (5 sources)
- Citizens of Central Asian countries are visiting Russia less frequently for work — Дождь
- В РФ стало приезжать меньше мигрантов из Узбекистана, Таджикистана и Киргизии — РИАМО
- Number of Central Asian residents willing to work in Russia fell by 15% — The Moscow Times
- Citizens of Central Asian countries are visiting Russia less frequently for work — Дождь (Telegram)
- Vedomosti: the entry of labor migrants from Central Asia into Russia dropped by 15% — Вести