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Central Asian migrant workers in Russia
February 01, 2020
The Real Meaning of Manizha Mania
By Colleen Wood
A Tajik-Russian singer’s new video explores the double-bind of migration and assimilation.
October 11, 2019
Central Asia’s Russian Migration Puzzle
By Khamza Sharifzoda
An interview with Caress Schenk.
January 02, 2019
To Russia or Turkey? A Central Asian Migrant Worker’s Big Choice
By Khamza Sharifzoda
As the appeal of the Russian labor market has decreased, Turkey has become a more attractive option.
November 14, 2018
For Central Asian Migrant Workers, a Sense of Home is Only an App Away
By Colleen Wood
A vibrant digital ecosystem has developed to support Central Asian migrant workers navigating the challenges of living far from home.
January 04, 2018
The Feminized Farm: Labor Migration and Women's Roles in Tajikistan's Rural Communities
By Catherine Putz
As Tajik men go abroad in search of higher pay, women take on increased roles in Tajikistan's agriculture sector.
April 06, 2017
Challenging the Central Asian Migrant Myth: Separation and Radicalization
By Catherine Putz
Sergey Abashin, a noted migration scholar, challenged the usual Muslim migrant worker story at a recent talk.
March 24, 2017
A Glimpse Into Moscow’s Little Kyrgyzstan
By Franco Galdini
Seasons of migration to the north: stories of Central Asian migrant workers in Russia.
August 30, 2016
14 Kyrgyz Die in Moscow Warehouse Fire
By Catherine Putz
A day of mourning in Bishkek sadly won't change working conditions in Moscow.
August 17, 2016
Migrants Unwelcome: Siberian Region Bans Foreign Workers From Key Jobs
By Catherine Putz
Meanwhile, fewer Tajiks are traveling to Russia looking for work, already.
July 19, 2016
Tajikistan: The Eurasian Economic Union’s Next Member?
By Catherine Putz
Long rumored and rumored still, Dushanbe is reportedly exploring joining the EEU.
July 01, 2016
Here Come the Stereotypes: Central Asians Implicated in Istanbul Attack
By Catherine Putz
Turkish authorities have identified the three attackers as citizens of Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Uzbekistan.
May 17, 2016
What Caused a 200-Man Fight in a Moscow Cemetery?
By Catherine Putz
The incident will do little to improve the public perception of Central Asian migrant workers in Russia.
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