Central Asian migrants are choosing China, Korea, and Europe over Russia. What's the reason?

The interest of citizens from Central Asian countries in working in Russia has significantly decreased recently. Now they increasingly see China, South Korea, Middle Eastern countries, and Europe as new destinations for labor migration. This was stated by Alexander Safonov, a professor at the Financial University under the Government of Russia and a migration expert.

According to the specialist, the main reason for this shift is the depreciation of the ruble, which has negatively impacted the income of labor migrants from Central Asian countries. Additionally, tightening migration policies implemented by the Russian government have also reduced workers' interest in the country.

Meanwhile, the expert highlighted that Central Asian republics themselves are developing steadily. Russian and Chinese companies are relocating their production facilities to these countries. Consequently, new job opportunities are emerging in the region, enabling many labor migrants to remain and work in their home countries. Although wages are lower compared to Russia, workers save significantly on transportation and housing costs by staying at home.

Previously, experts forecasted that in 2025, up to 35,000 Indian workers could enter the Russian labor market, replacing the traditional workforce from Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Furthermore, the number of migrants from Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh on the Russian labor market is also increasing.

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