In Moscow alone, 7,632 raids took place in 9 months

The Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the city of Moscow has summarized its work for the current period of 2025 in the area of “counteracting violations of migration legislation.”

According to the agency, over the course of 9 months this year, the Migration Issues Department conducted 7,632 checks for compliance with migration legislation in public places, shopping centers, hostels, and construction sites.

As a result, more than 58,000 violations in the field of migration were identified, of which 15,000 were related to violations of entry and stay rules in Russia, and over 5,000 violations of labor activity rules by foreign citizens were recorded, the agency’s statement said.

Decisions on expulsion were made regarding approximately 1,400 foreign citizens, and more than 450 people were deported.

The Moscow police also emphasized that 242 individuals who were wanted were identified, 430 suffering from dangerous diseases, and 100 who entered Russia with forged documents.

It is unknown how many raids the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia has conducted across the country. The data on foreigners expelled from Russia this year is not specified. It is unclear whether Tajik citizens were among them.

Meanwhile, the press service of the Federal Bailiff Service previously reported that from January to September this year, about 35,000 foreign citizens and stateless persons were expelled from Russia.

Experts warn that in the last months of the current year, Russian authorities may expel even more foreign citizens, as the period for legalizing their stay for migrants in Russia without documents ended on September 10. The Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that starting September 11, measures to restrict the rights of foreign citizens who have not legalized their stay in Russia will be implemented, including restrictions on future entry into Russia. Now, those who have not legalized their stay in Russia will be deported and banned from entering the country for an extended period.

Currently, large-scale raids involving law enforcement agencies continue across Russia in places where migrants gather, including cafes, markets, hostels, and dormitories. During the checks, police officers often treat migrants harshly, are rude and insulting during document checks, and, according to eyewitness reports, in some cases, use physical force.