Russia saw millions of foreign workers arrive during the past year. Valentina Kazakova shared these numbers at a major business meeting. She runs the migration department for Russia's Interior Ministry. Her office tracks people who move to Russia from other countries. The numbers show more foreigners came compared to recent years.
About 6.3 million people crossed into Russia during that time period. Nearly half of these newcomers wanted jobs and work opportunities. Many left their home countries seeking better pay. Russian companies needed workers for different types of jobs. Foreign workers filled positions that local people did not want.
The migration numbers match levels from before the health crisis hit the world. Fewer people moved between countries during the worst pandemic years. Travel restrictions made crossing borders much harder. Economic problems also stopped many people from leaving home. Recovery brought back normal movement patterns.
Police estimate around 700,000 foreigners stayed without proper papers. These people did not have legal permission to remain. Some overstayed their allowed visit time. Others never got the right documents to begin with. Law enforcement works to find and process these cases.
Government officials study these patterns to make better policies. They want to balance economic needs with security concerns. Legal workers help the economy grow and prosper. Proper documentation makes tracking and managing migration much easier for everyone involved.
About 6.3 million people crossed into Russia during that time period. Nearly half of these newcomers wanted jobs and work opportunities. Many left their home countries seeking better pay. Russian companies needed workers for different types of jobs. Foreign workers filled positions that local people did not want.
The migration numbers match levels from before the health crisis hit the world. Fewer people moved between countries during the worst pandemic years. Travel restrictions made crossing borders much harder. Economic problems also stopped many people from leaving home. Recovery brought back normal movement patterns.
Police estimate around 700,000 foreigners stayed without proper papers. These people did not have legal permission to remain. Some overstayed their allowed visit time. Others never got the right documents to begin with. Law enforcement works to find and process these cases.
Government officials study these patterns to make better policies. They want to balance economic needs with security concerns. Legal workers help the economy grow and prosper. Proper documentation makes tracking and managing migration much easier for everyone involved.
