Putin urged migrants to comply with the laws of Russia

President of Russia Vladimir Putin stated that labor migrants arriving in Russia are required to comply with the laws of the Russian Federation and respect local traditions.

Speaking at a meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club on November 7 in Sochi, Putin emphasized that labor migrants coming to work in Russia should speak Russian, respect traditions, and know the laws of the country.

At the same time, they must “not only know all this but also be internally prepared to comply with it,” the President of Russia stressed.

Putin noted that in such a case, there would be no irritation or rejection from Russian citizens.

“We must think first and foremost about the citizens of the Russian Federation – this is completely obvious,” he said.

However, Putin did not clarify whether this applies to those who have recently obtained citizenship. Recently, there have been increasing cases of revocation of citizenship from individuals who received citizenship but did not register for military service at the enlistment office.

At the same time, the President of Russia noted that migrants “should also live in humane conditions, enjoying all the benefits of civilization in the fields of education and healthcare.”

However, at present, migrants are facing numerous difficulties.

The authorities in Russia are tightening restrictions on the work of migrants. By April 2024, more than 30 regions of Russia had restricted the employment of foreigners in various sectors, primarily in passenger transportation, trade, education, and the food industry.