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Russia's Migrant Crackdown Threatens Central Asian Economies

8/23/2025

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Following the March 2024 Crocus City Hall attack that killed 145, xenophobia towards Central Asian migrants in Russia has increased.
Russian authorities have intensified checks and imposed job bans on migrants, resulting in more deportations.
Tajikistan's economy is at risk, with remittances from Russia constituting 45% of its GDP, leading to calls for migration policy reassessment.
Experts caution that decreased migration may destabilize both Russia and Central Asia.

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Story summary

Following the March 2024 Crocus City Hall attack that killed 145, xenophobia towards Central Asian migrants in Russia has increased.
Russian authorities have intensified checks and imposed job bans on migrants, resulting in more deportations.
Tajikistan's economy is at risk, with remittances from Russia constituting 45% of its GDP, leading to calls for migration policy reassessment.
Experts caution that decreased migration may destabilize both Russia and Central Asia.