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In response to complaints from residents about the increasing number of migrants with low qualifications and poor language skills, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin strongly addressed the criticism. Speaking on the TVC channel on December 3, he suggested that such complaints lacked foundation and offered an alternative solution. asiaplustj.info »
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has approved a significant increase in the monthly fee for work patents — mandatory permits allowing migrants to work legally in the capital. Starting January 1, 2026, the cost will rise to 10,000 rubles per month. asiaplustj.info »
The Moscow City Duma has approved an increase in the cost of work patents for foreign nationals, raising the monthly fee from 8,900 to 10,000 rubles starting next year. The decision was made during a plenary session and is based on an annual adjustment of the regional coefficient, according to Interfax . asiaplustj.info »
A ten-year-old Nakubegim Niyozova will represent Tajikistan at the 16th International Charity Festival-Contest “White Cane,” a traditional vocal event for talented children with visual impairments. The festival will take place In Moscow on October 15. asiaplustj.info »
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Vladimir Putin's offer to hold negotiations in Moscow indicates the Kremlin's reluctance to actually organize such a meeting. He made this statement during a press conference following a meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing" in Paris. "Putin invited me to Moscow. asiaplustj.info »
A foreign citizen attacked police officers in Moscow , TASS reports, citing the press service of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation . A criminal case has been opened on this fact . asiaplustj.info »
Citizens of Tajikistan , Uzbekistan , Kyrgyzstan , Armenia , Kazakhstan , Georgia , Azerbaijan , Moldova and Ukraine who come to Moscow and the Moscow region to work must install a special mobile application " Amina " . asiaplustj.info »
Russian security forces detained 300 foreign nationals in central Moscow during a major immigration enforcement operation, according to the Investigative Committee of Russia. The raid reportedly targeted a hostel where over 400 migrants were residing. asiaplustj.info »
A high-profile terrorism trial opened in Moscow on August 4 as 19 individuals face charges related to the March 2024 terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall, which left 149 people dead and more than 500 injured. asiaplustj.info »
The Second Western District Military Court in Moscow has begun preliminary hearings in the high-profile criminal case concerning the March 2024 terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall. TASS reports that according to the court’s press service, the proceedings are being held behind closed doors due to security concerns. asiaplustj.info »
The Moscow Region Arbitration Court has ruled to nationalize Domodedovo Airport, one of Russia’s busiest aviation hubs, in response to a lawsuit filed by the Prosecutor-General’s Office. The decision, made on June 17, is subject to immediate enforcement, Meduza reports , citing court documents. asiaplustj.info »
Central Asian migrants were reportedly subjected to mistreatment during a raid on a Ministry of Defense facility in Moscow, according to the Telegram channel Baza . The operation was carried out by OMON (Special Purpose Mobile Unit) officers who arrived at a dormitory in the Strogino district to check the documents of migrant workers. asiaplustj.info »
The Days of Tajik Culture have officially begun in Russia, with opening events held at the new stage of the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. The cultural celebrations are continuing on June 2 and 4 in Moscow and Kazan, TASS reports. asiaplustj.info »
Moscow is hosting the 42nd Plenary Week of the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG). The event has reportedly brought together over 200 delegates from more than 15 countries and 20 international organizations. asiaplustj.info »
Taxi drivers in Moscow are now required to pass a certification exam testing their knowledge of the locations of government, transport, social, and other important facilities. Drivers who fail the exam face a fine of 5,000 rubles. asiaplustj.info »
Starting September 1, a new pilot program will be launched in Moscow and the Moscow oblast to implement updated mechanisms for monitoring foreign nationals. The State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) passed the corresponding law in its third reading. asiaplustj.info »
Staff and customers at a Moscow cafe that employs Central Asians say they were badly beaten by police during a raid, part of what they say is an intensifying campaign against migrants from the region, Radio Liberty’s Central Asian Migrants’ Unit reported on May 8. asiaplustj.info »
Russia's Special Representative for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, met with Afghanistan's Minister of Interior, Sirajuddin Haqqani, on Wednesday, April 23, Interfax reports , citing the press center of the Afghan Ministry of Interior. asiaplustj.info »
Moscow expects more than 20 heads of state and government as guests at the Victory Day Parade on May 9 in Moscow, said Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of the President of Russia, as reported by Interfax . asiaplustj.info »
Tajik officers and soldiers will travel to Russia in early May to participate in the festive parade dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, an official source within Tajikistan’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) told Asia-Plus in an interview. asiaplustj.info »
In Russia, the territorial scope of the patent system for labor migrants working in Moscow and St. Petersburg may be expanded. The Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation has prepared relevant amendments to the country’s law "On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation." RBC has reviewed the draft changes. asiaplustj.info »
On February 13, Tajikistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, held negotiations in Moscow with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, at the latter’s invitation, Tajikistan’s Foreign Ministry says. asiaplustj.info »
The Azerbaijani Embassy in Moscow conveyed to the Russian side through diplomatic channels the inadmissibility of offensive remarks directed at Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, following statements made by political scientist and member of Russia's Public Chamber Vladimir Karasyov, RBC reports, citing Azerbaijani outlet Minval . asiaplustj.info »
By the end of 2024, Russia remains Tajikistan's major trading partner. A two-way trade between the countries has increased by almost 20%, reaching US$1.79 billion. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s privately-owned air carrier, Somon Air, has suspended flights from Dushanbe to Moscow's Vnukovo Airport. Flights to Moscow now operate only to Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports. Tajikistan’s Civil Aviation Agency did not disclose reasons for the change, suggesting inquiries be submitted in writing. asiaplustj.info »
Citing Russian Ambassador to Tajikistan Semyon Grigoryev, TASS reported on November 23 that Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited Tajikistan's leader, Emomali Rahmon, to participate in events on May 9, 2025, on Red Square in honor of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. asiaplustj.info »
The Public Council at the Embassy of Tajikistan in Moscow has announced the launch of a new service to provide legal assistance to Tajik citizens working, studying, and residing in Russia. asiaplustj.info »
Starting December 1, Moscow airports and the Mashatkov automotive border crossing point in Russia’s Orenburg Region will implement a pilot program requiring photo and fingerprint identification for foreign nationals entering the country. asiaplustj.info »
In 2025, the cost of a work permit for foreign workers in Moscow will rise to 8,900 rubles, an increase of nearly 1,500 rubles from the current rate, Fergana News reports , citing Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. asiaplustj.info »
Starting in 2025, Moscow will issue electronic identification cards for foreign nationals, allowing authorities to verify up-to-date information on each individual, TASS reported on October 25, citing Moscow Mayor, Sergey Sobyanin. asiaplustj.info »
A meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin ended in Moscow on October 8 with signing of a package of documents, including an appeal of the CIS Heads of State to the CIS peoples and the international community on the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon is visiting Moscow on October 7-8 to participate in the next meeting of CIS Council of Heads of State, Russia’s RIA Novosti reports citing the Russian Foreign Ministry. asiaplustj.info »
Moscow has extended the investigation period for the case concerning the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall until December 22, 2024. Citing court materials being at its disposal, RIA Novosti says the main suspects in the case are citizens of Tajikistan. No further details have been provided. asiaplustj.info »
Shamsiddin Shanbiyev, a native of Tajikistan, once played not only in Moscow “Spartak”, but also in a number of other teams, and now he is passing on his experience to the younger generation of football players. asiaplustj.info »
Russian media reports say the Kremlin said yesterday that Russia is open to negotiations with Ukraine on ending the conflict while Vladimir Zelenskiy in power despite publicly doubting his legitimacy to rule. asiaplustj.info »
RBC reports that over the first six months of this year, Moscow courts have handed down around 27,000 rulings on administrative penalties under three main migration-related articles of the Code of Administrative Offences (CoAF). asiaplustj.info »
Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service reported on July 13 that the 60-year-old ethnic Tajik, who was once known for criticizing the Tajik government, has been left stateless and stranded in Tajikistan after Moscow revoked his Russian citizenship and extradited him to Dushanbe last year. asiaplustj.info »
Dozens of Tajik migrant workers returned to Tajikistan on July 8 after Russian authorities refused them entry to the country five days earlier amid a wave of anti-Tajik sentiment, Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service, known locally as Radio Ozodi, reported on July 8. asiaplustj.info »
Media outlets report that Russian President Vladimir Putin said on July 4 that the Taliban, a banned group in Russia, are Moscow's "allies" in fighting terrorism because they are in control of Afghanistan. asiaplustj.info »
Russia’s Investigative Committee says a 20-year-old Tajik migrant, who extinguished candles in an Orthodox church in Moscow will not be punished, but he will be sent for compulsory treatment as he was found mentally insane. asiaplustj.info »
A Moscow court on June 19 ordered Tajik national Karim Normatov to be held in pretrial detention for two months over a mass food poisoning in the Russian capital. Normatov is a cook for the Savon-K food-delivery company, Radio Liberty’s Russian Service reported on June 20. asiaplustj.info »
The Zyuzinsky District Court of Moscow has placed a 20-year-old Tajik citizen under arrest for two months for extinguishing candles in an Orthodox church. The Telegram channel of the Courts of General Jurisdiction of Moscow reports that Askar Butayev will remain in a pre-trial detention center at least until August 18, 2024, while the investigation is ongoing. asiaplustj.info »
The Russian ruble has lost nearly 5. 0 percent of its value against the Tajik national currency, the somoni, in one day. An official exchange rate of the somoni (TJS) against the Russian ruble (RR) set by the National bank of Tajikistan rose 4. asiaplustj.info »
The State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) has passed a bill in its first reading that grants police the authority to make decisions on administrative expulsion of foreign citizens and stateless persons from Russia. asiaplustj.info »
More than 30 Tajik nationals have been stranded at Moscow's Vnukovo airport since last week amid tightened passport controls almost three months after a deadly terror attack near Moscow, Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service , known locally as Radio Ozodi , reported on June 17. asiaplustj.info »
Russia’s main exchange, the Moscow Exchange, said it’s halting trading in US dollars and the euro due to new U.S. sanctions From June 13, the Moscow Exchange will not carry out trading on foreign currency, precious metals, stock, money and futures markets in instruments with settlement in dollars and euros. asiaplustj.info »
A Moscow court has extended the pretrial detention of four Tajik nationals suspected of committing a deadly terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall concert venue in March that left more than 140 people dead. asiaplustj.info »
During the period from April 26 to April 30, out of 3101 Tajik nationals arriving at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport, 643 were deported after having been left stranded without appropriate conditions, an official source within the Tajik Foreign Ministry told Asia-Plus in an interview. asiaplustj.info »
An article by a freelance journalist Chris Rickleton says that even in Tajikistan's capital, Dushanbe, it doesn't take long to realize how much the country and its roughly 10 million people rely on labor migration to Russia. asiaplustj.info »
Russia’s Federal Security Service, or FSB, said on April 12 that has prevented an attack on a synagogue in Moscow. asiaplustj.info »
