Migrants will take the Russian language exam orally

Members of the State Duma believe that migrants face difficulties in socializing within society due to their lack of knowledge of the Russian language.

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According to the press center of the “Parliamentary Newspaper,” the need to assess knowledge and proficiency in the Russian language in Russia arose due to the problem of migrant socialization, which prompted lawmakers to propose changes to the legislation. This was reported on June 20 by Committee member Viktor Smirnov.

Earlier, the Ministry of Science and Education of the Russian Federation proposed changes to the procedure for taking the Russian language exam for foreigners. Smirnov emphasized that the labor market is expected to recover starting in 2023.

According to the deputy, a person who arrives in the Russian Federation for the purpose of obtaining a patent or work permit must certainly possess the minimum knowledge that allows them to understand the society they are in.

“Mastering the language is also a process of education. It is also necessary for protecting one’s rights in law enforcement agencies,” Smirnov said. “In my view, the Ministry of Education and Science has not changed anything. However, in addition to the written exam, there must also be an oral exam.”

He noted that the draft resolutions include a complete recording of the exam procedure from the moment of identity verification to its completion. Under the current procedure, only the first 10 minutes can be recorded.

The exam is conducted for foreign citizens and stateless persons at three levels: for obtaining a work permit or patent (level 1), a temporary residence permit (level 2), and a residence permit (level 3).