The External Labor Migration Agency urged Uzbek nationals traveling to Russia, staying in the territory of this country or leaving the country to bear in mind the security measures introduced due to the terrorist attack in the Crocus City Hall near Moscow.
In particular, Uzbek citizens must carry identity documents and stay or work permits for Russia country, not visit public places without reason, not communicate with unfamiliar or suspicious people, not store prohibited photo, audio and video materials on their phones, etc. devices. When planning a trip, they are recommended to arrive at the train station or airport earlier than the planned time.
“Our fellow countrymen can contact the consular offices of our country or the representative office of the External Labor Migration Agency in case of any problems or questions of interest to them,” the message added.
As Ortikhuzha Norov, the spokesman to the agency, said that there were currently more than 1 million labor migrants from Uzbekistan in Russia (more than 2 million in the world).
He also commented on media reports about raids and detentions of migrants from Central Asia, which have become more frequent after the terrorist attack.
“Most of the allegations that patents are not issued and they are expelled from the country are untrue, especially in relation to citizens of Uzbekistan. For example, videos have appeared about patents not being issued. We talked with employees of the Migration Center in Russia, they said that such rumors were unfounded,” he said.
According to him, there were enhanced security measures, perhaps there were inspections, raids on places of work or dormitories, but “this happened before.”
As reported earlier, against the backdrop of the fact that immigrants from Central Asian countries were accused of committing a terrorist attack in the Crocus near Moscow, discussions in Russia about measures against migrants have intensified, for example, the introduction of a visa regime with the countries of the region, expulsion for offenses, as well as restrictions on patents.
“The terrorist attack was a major event for Russia. It is difficult to predict what changes will occur in the field of migration, when they will occur, in relation to the citizens of which country. Perhaps this will also affect us, but we haven’t seen anything serious or alarming yet,” he concluded.
