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Uzbek migrant workers in Russia
Uzbekistan Moves to Protect Rights of Uzbek Citizens in Russia
By Niginakhon Saida
As the Ukraine war drags on, Central Asian nationals, including Uzbeks in Russia – particularly those in Russian prisons – are increasingly vulnerable. Can Tashkent protect their rights?
Central Asians in the Crosshairs of Russia’s Ever-Evolving Migration Regime
By Catherine Putz
New bills speeding up the deportation process and insisting on military registration for new citizens are predicted to spark a “migration crisis” that will largely impact Central Asia.
As Russia Mobilizes, Central Asian Embassies Warn Citizens Against Joining a Foreign War
By Catherine Putz
The risks of Central Asian migrant workers being pressured into joining Russia’s war effort have intensified in tandem with Moscow’s desperation.
Are Central Asian Migrant Workers Ready to Leave Russia?
By Umida Hashimova
Less than half of Central Asians labor migrants are ready to return to their home countries a month after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Russia’s Dependence on Cheap Central Asian Labor Exposed
By Umida Hashimova
Administrative punishments against Central Asian labor migrants and COVID-19 restrictions reveal the vulnerabilities of Russia’s labor market.
St. Petersburg and Stockholm Attacks Put Uzbeks in the News
By Catherine Putz
Two men carried out two attacks, both were Uzbek -- does that matter?
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.
Uzbek Nanny Beheads Child in Moscow
By Catherine Putz
The grisly incident has been met with a surprising amount of calm on the part of the Kremlin.
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