The Embassy of Tajikistan in Russia issued a statement on September 10 recommending that citizens refrain from traveling to Russia due to enhanced entry control measures at land and air checkpoints.
The embassy advised Tajik nationals to temporarily suspend trips to Russia, citing the strict border regime. A similar advisory was issued for travel to Belarus, though further details were not provided.
This is not the first instance of such a warning. In April 2024, following a terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall in Moscow and the detention of Tajik nationals suspected of involvement, Tajikistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised its citizens to avoid travel to Russia unless absolutely necessary. The country saw increased inspections and raids, with widespread checks on migrants.
In the past few months, Russia has deported thousands of Tajik nationals. Tajikistan's Ministry of Labor reported that more than 17,000 Tajik citizens had been deported from Russia in the last six months.
The situation has been mirrored by other Central Asian countries. On September 5, Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs also advised its citizens against traveling to Russia, highlighting growing pressure on migrants following the Crocus attack, which many say has made living and working conditions in Russia "unbearable."
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