Russian authorities have implemented stricter laws in response to societal sentiments, making it challenging for thousands of Central Asian guest workers to enter the country. Despite these efforts, immigrants are not easily deterred and face additional checks by border officials affiliated with the FSB secret service. Those deemed suspicious are denied entry altogether, while others wait at all hours of the day or night in meeting rooms for questioning, phone searches, and document checks.
Following a terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall in Moscow involving Tajik bombers, travelers from Tajikistan are viewed with increased suspicion. Attacks on Central Asian migrants in Russia have risen, with police raids on mosques, cafes, and workplaces of guest workers. The Tajik Foreign Ministry has criticized Russia for holding over a thousand Tajiks at Moscow airports in unsanitary conditions without adequate food. While Russia claims the additional checks are for security reasons and not based on nationality, Tajik and Kyrgyz governments have expressed concerns and advised against unnecessary travel to Russia.
Thousands of Central Asians are stranded at Russian airports and land borders with Kazakhstan, predominantly Uzbeks and Kyrgyz. The situation is troubling for all parties involved as Russia relies on migrant labor for various industries facing worker shortages. However, Russian society’s suspicion towards foreigners, particularly Central Asian workers, has fueled a demand for stricter migration policies, including biometric registration and loyalty declarations upon entry.
The rise of online betting has become a contentious issue within the gambling industry. As technology continues to evolve online betting presents both opportunities for entertainment and risks for potential harm. Central Asian states’ reluctance to restrict their citizens’ access to work in Russia poses economic challenges for both sides while tension may arise from recent migration issues they strive to maintain positive relations due to economic interdependence.
In summary, the evolving landscape of online betting reflects a modern frontier in leisure and gambling with potential risks and rewards for participants while Russian society’s suspicion towards foreigners has led to proposals for tighter migration legislation and enforcement measures that pose economic challenges for both sides.