Labor migration in Russia during the coronavirus pandemic

The introduction of quarantine measures in connection with the coronavirus pandemic was accompanied by blocking cross-border communications and restriction activities enterprises most sectors economy. Labor migrants members their families staying on territory Russia found themselves a difficult situation. decline employment, primarily those areas where work, has made foreign citizens one vulnerable social groups. first layer issues considered article is associated an assessment situation which have Russia. In what types economic activity employment become particularly painful for migrants? What financial situation? To extent are they ready to leave if transport restored? immediate long-term plans related work life Russia? second focus study potential who were unable enter after severance international links. at home? How quickly going restrictions travel lifted? short-term stay This devoted finding answers these questions, based online survey 2,695 (including 1,304 located 1,391 abroad), as well telephone 300 labor Moscow metropolis conducted half June 2020.