Members of the State Duma of Russia are adopting a new package of laws that further tighten the conditions for the work and stay of migrants in the country. Members of the State Duma from the “New People” faction will introduce a bill prohibiting the employment of migrants with criminal records. The party leader Alexey […]
Members of the State Duma of Russia are adopting a new package of laws that further tighten the conditions for the work and stay of migrants in the country.
Members of the State Duma from the “New People” faction will introduce a bill prohibiting the employment of migrants with criminal records.
The party leader Alexey Nechayev also proposed to deport migrants for illegal residence in non-residential premises, such as basements and attics.
This was reported by party leader Alexey Nechayev on his Telegram channel.
According to him, in Khimki, residents found migrants living in a garbage chamber. Residents of the apartment building detected strange smells and sounds in the stairwell. When they opened the garbage chamber, they found seven people inside.
He stated that migrants live in basements, attics, and even in electrical cabinets across the country, and noted that this poses a real threat to security.
The parliamentarian also reported that a law came into effect in the fall requiring migrants to report and confirm their place of residence.
Alexey Nechayev also emphasized the importance of the “Migrants ID” system, which, among other things, will require migrants to officially register any housing and pay monthly through a digital platform with all taxes and confirmations from landlords.
Earlier, the deputy head of the “New People” faction in the State Duma, Sardana Avksentyeva, sent a request to Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev to prohibit migrants with criminal records from working in Russia. According to the parliamentarian, the current system for issuing patents and work visas does not contain necessary restrictions for people with criminal records, including for serious and particularly serious crimes.
In this regard, “New People” propose to prohibit “the issuance of patents and work permits to foreign citizens with criminal records both in the territory of the Russian Federation and abroad.”
Earlier, State Duma deputies from the LDPR party, led by faction leader Leonid Slutsky, proposed to abolish the social pension for old age for migrants. They believe this will help increase similar payments for Russian citizens.
Additionally, in Russia, the Ministry of Internal Affairs fines market administrations and even suspends the activities of these markets for illegally attracting foreign labor.
A significant number of laws aimed at strengthening control over migrants have been adopted. Starting from September 1, 2025, the authorities of Moscow and the Moscow region will begin to monitor the location of incoming migrants in the capital region. The bill to conduct such an experiment was adopted by State Duma deputies on May 20. Foreigners will be required to register in a “specialized mobile application” and independently provide the Ministry of Internal Affairs with data about their location. Attempts to bypass geolocation control will result in migrants being included in the registry of controlled persons, which may lead to their expulsion from Russia.
It should be noted that in recent years, there has been a rise in xenophobia and anti-migrant sentiment in Russia. Law enforcement agencies conduct mass raids on the streets, in hostels, cafes, and markets, where migrants are often treated brutally, beaten, and have their patents or residence permits revoked. This particularly affects citizens of Central Asian countries, including Tajikistan. They are even stripped of their residence permits and citizenship for evading participation in the war in Ukraine.