The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported an increase in the deportation of migrants from Russia

The Ministry of Internal Affairs reports a more than 50% increase in the number of migrants deported from Russia.

On September 6 of this year, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia announced that it had recorded a 50% increase in the number of migrants deported from Russia.

In the first seven months of 2024, approximately 65,000 foreign nationals left Russia, which is 55.2% more than in the same period last year. Additionally, decisions were made to revoke Russian citizenship for 1,053 individuals.

From January to July 2024, the number of foreign nationals subject to administrative expulsion and deportation from Russia increased by 53.2% compared to the same period in 2023. A total of 92,800 decisions were made.

 The number of foreigners held in special facilities pending expulsion or deportation increased by 28.2% by the end of July, rising from 4,338 to 5,562, the Ministry of Internal Affairs noted.

At the same time, the Ministry of Internal Affairs noted a decrease in the number of crimes committed by foreigners — down by 4.9% compared to last year. In the first seven months of 2024, 3.1% fewer migrants were held accountable. The share of crimes committed by foreign nationals remained virtually unchanged at 4.3% of the total.

According to police data, in the first seven months, the police made 143,100 decisions to deny entry to Russia, which is 53,100 more than in 2023. Additionally, the number of temporary residence permits issued to foreigners decreased by 44.2% (27,949) and residence permits by 18.4% (135,275).

Observers believe that the increase in deportations was preceded by mass raids by law enforcement agencies. Migrants complained that sometimes foreigners, particularly those from Central Asia and especially Tajikistan, were deported without any reason.