'Organized Slavery': Russia's Tighter Migrant Rules Could Hit Central Asian Workers, Worsen Shortages

Russia is planning to overhaul its migrant worker system in 2027 by tying foreign workers to specific employers, jobs, and regions, Radio Free Europe reports. Experts warn that the restrictions could worsen labor shortages and drive more migrants into informal employment.

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