TY - GEN

T1 - Migration from CIS Countries: A Problem or an Opportunity for Russia?

AU - Koverzneva , S. A.

AU - Koulakova , T. A.

AU - Kuznecov , N.V.

N1 - Conference code: SGEM2017

PY - 2017

Y1 - 2017

N2 - The paper examines the current migration processes in Russia: the demographic structure of migrant population in Russia, the impact of labor migrants and recent government regulation in this area. Low birth rate and population ageing are the main reasons for the evolving problem of labor shortage. It can be partly solved by external inflow of labor migrants. However, migration processes powerfully influence current fiscal politics, ethnic and religious conflicts. Being at the edge of a multilevel crisis, Russia should develop a proactive immigration strategy that could contribute to economic growth and social stability. Today, illegal immigration in Russia is a serious problem. There is a considerable difference between the official figures and the actual number of irregular labor migrants in Russia. Although their actual number is unknown, it is estimated that the number of illegal labor migrants is several times greater than the number of the registered migrants. A policy preventing the irregular inflow and employment should become one of the top priorities for migration authorities. The contradictory policies of the host country, Russia, have consequences not only for the people, having decided to relocate, but also for their children, second-generation migrants. The host country has lost the opportunity to foster a loyal, healthy, educated and economically active population.

AB - The paper examines the current migration processes in Russia: the demographic structure of migrant population in Russia, the impact of labor migrants and recent government regulation in this area. Low birth rate and population ageing are the main reasons for the evolving problem of labor shortage. It can be partly solved by external inflow of labor migrants. However, migration processes powerfully influence current fiscal politics, ethnic and religious conflicts. Being at the edge of a multilevel crisis, Russia should develop a proactive immigration strategy that could contribute to economic growth and social stability. Today, illegal immigration in Russia is a serious problem. There is a considerable difference between the official figures and the actual number of irregular labor migrants in Russia. Although their actual number is unknown, it is estimated that the number of illegal labor migrants is several times greater than the number of the registered migrants. A policy preventing the irregular inflow and employment should become one of the top priorities for migration authorities. The contradictory policies of the host country, Russia, have consequences not only for the people, having decided to relocate, but also for their children, second-generation migrants. The host country has lost the opportunity to foster a loyal, healthy, educated and economically active population.

UR - http://www.sgemvienna.org

M3 - Conference contribution

SN - 978-619-7105-93-3

T3 - International Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference on Social Sciences and Arts-SGEM

SP - 157

EP - 163

BT - 4-th International Conference on Social Sciences and Arts SGEM 2017

PB - STEF92 Technology Ltd.

T2 - 4th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference on Social Sciences and Arts

Y2 - 28 March 2017 through 31 March 2017

ER -