Russia doubles explosions to 80,000 as migration policies get stricter

Russia noted on January 8 that it had expelled more than 80,000 migrants last year, nearly double the number seen in the year before, as the country toughens migration policies after Crocus Hall terror attack in March.

More than 140 people died in the attack on a conference centre – allegedly carried out by Tajik nationals and claimed by ISIS. The state media report about the expulsions did not specify the nationalities of those expelled.

Usually, an expulsion order means that the person is prohibited from entering Russia for 5 years. In recent months, raids against migrants are on the rise. Russian officials are also preparing fresh migrant-related legislation, including to stop family reunifications.

There are also reports of politicians preparing pieces to ban migrants from certain jobs. Proposals are also floating around expelling migrants not speaking Russian. But the Russian economy depends on migration due to a deep demographic crisis.

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