In Altai, Tajik migrants are the most numerous

According to the “Tolk” TV channel, the flow of labor migrants has increased in the Altai Krai.

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The head of the migration department of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the Altai Krai, Olga Tatarnikova, stated that over the past six months, one third of foreign citizens compared to the same period last year entered the territory of the Russian Federation.

According to statistics, the majority of migrants come to the Altai Krai from Kazakhstan. It is reported that relatives from Kazakhstan are visiting Russians, with citizens of Tajikistan taking the first place among labor migrants, followed by citizens of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. No one knows the exact number of incoming foreigners, the TV channel reports. In 2013, unofficial estimates indicated that there were 15-20 thousand illegal migrants in the region.

The chairman of the public organization “Tajik Diaspora,” Saidali Khayloev, stated that the attitude towards migrants in Russia is currently complicated.

“For a migrant to come here, he must have at least 50 thousand rubles in his pocket. This is necessary to register, to settle in, to obtain a patent. In other countries, the laws are softer than in Russia. Europe, South Korea, the Emirates, we are going there too,” said the head of the Tajik diaspora.

The TV channel reports that young Tajiks are currently conquering developed Asia: for them, learning Korean is the same as learning Russian. There are also other nuances that are not in favor of Russia. If the registration does not match the place of residence, the migrant will definitely be deported and fined.

The TV channel reported that the Altai Krai is in need of personnel. According to a scientific study from 2013, more than a third of all employed in the construction sector of the region are migrants. They occupy almost one-fifth of the trade and catering sectors. At the same time, 80% of newcomers dream of relocating.

According to the TV channel, there are almost five thousand Tajiks in Altai who are citizens of Russia. Another similar number have residence permits.