Due to the joint efforts of the ombudsmen of Uzbekistan and Russia, 31 Uzbek students studying in Russia were saved from the risk of deportation. This was officially announced by the “Dunyo” information agency.
It was revealed that the issue did not arise because of the students’ fault but due to a technical and organizational error by the Higher School of Economics in Moscow. The educational institution failed to submit the necessary documents for extending the students’ migration registration within the required time frame. As a result, the students remained in Russia for more than 90 days without official registration.
According to the law, this situation could have resulted in a fine of 40,000 rubles for each student and the risk of deportation from the country. At a critical moment, the students reached out to the Uzbek Embassy in Moscow, requesting assistance.
The issue was promptly raised at the level of Uzbek and Russian ombudsmen, and an official appeal was made to the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs. As a result, clear instructions were issued not to impose fines on the students and not to deport them.
Upon the completion of investigations, the students’ stay in Russia was officially extended, and their migration status was fully restored. Notably, as part of this initiative, the rights of nearly 200 students from other CIS countries who were also at risk of deportation were protected.
This incident highlighted the practical significance of the ombudsman institutions. Most importantly, the students’ education, future, and rights were protected in a timely manner, ensuring justice was served.
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