Migrant money from Russia a lifeline for Central Asia
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Migrant money from Russia a lifeline for Central Asia
In a remote town in southern Kyrgyzstan, teacher Nur Akhmatov watched workers building a library, conference hall and women's sports centre -- construction mostly funded by Kyrgyz emigrants sending money home from Russia.
Billions of dollars sent by migrants transform villages and support entire economies, despite the growing risks. Mass emigration to Russia is a lifeline for the countries of Central Asia. Money transfers from expatriate workers finance local roads, schools and infrastructure, while representing a colossal share of GDP [...] Read more Central Asia survives thanks to the exodus of its workers in Russia has appeared first on The Singler.
Batken - "Before, the children were playing in the dust. Now we have a gymnasium and grass," says Abazbek Abdinabiev, a sports teacher in Kyrgyzstan. "The facilities built with money sent by migrants working in Russia, indispensable to the countries of Central Asia that have reached records. "The contribution of migrants has been enormous. Despite the distance, all have contributed to the benefit of their children," says AFP Mr Abdinabiev in the…
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Migrant Money From Russia A Lifeline For Central Asia
In a remote town in southern Kyrgyzstan, teacher Nur Akhmatov watched workers building a library, conference hall and women's sports centre -- construction mostly funded by Kyrgyz emigrants sending money home from Russia.
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