Despite a nationwide labor shortage, Russian regions are further restricting the types of jobs migrants can hold

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Despite a nationwide labor shortage, Russian regions are further restricting the types of jobs migrants can hold

Russia is currently facing a historic labor shortage that could tip the balance on its precarious wartime economy. Nevertheless, authorities in many regions have been imposing more and more restrictions on the types of jobs migrant workers can pursue. While some areas already had prohibitions in place, others began introducing bans following the arrest of four Tajikistani citizens in connection with the deadly March 22 terrorist attack in Moscow…