The Uzbek external labor migration agency has advised citizens traveling to or residing in Russia to adhere to the security requirements implemented following the terrorist attack at the "Crocus City Hall" near Moscow. This includes carrying identification and residency/work documents, avoiding crowded places without reason, refraining from interacting with strangers, and not storing prohibited materials on their devices.
The agency emphasized the importance of arriving early at train stations or airports when planning trips. In case of any issues or questions, Uzbek citizens were encouraged to contact the consulate or the agency's representation. Currently, over 1 million Uzbek labor migrants are in Russia (over 2 million worldwide).
Regarding recent reports of raids and detentions of Central Asian migrants post-attack, the agency spokesperson clarified that most claims about not issuing patents or deporting individuals, especially Uzbek citizens, were not true. While security measures were heightened, including workplace checks, raids, and inspections, these were not new developments.
The agency representative highlighted that the recent terrorist incident led to discussions in Russia about measures against migrants, such as visa restrictions, deportations for legal violations, and limitations on patents. However, he mentioned that no significant negative impacts on migrants from Uzbekistan were observed yet.
Amid these circumstances, the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry advised its citizens without urgent reasons to postpone travel to Russia. The Uzbek agency representative suggested that compatriots should not rush back to Uzbekistan, considering the evolving situation and Russia's official stance, which is not against labor migrants. He expressed confidence that migrants could continue their work activities without immediate concerns.
