Number of Foreigners Expelled from Russia Rises by Half
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According to data published by the newspaper Vedomosti, in 2026 the number of foreigners expelled from Russia increased by 1.5 times compared with the previous period.
Expulsion is an administrative measure under which a foreign citizen is obliged to leave the territory of the country. It is usually applied if a person violates the rules of stay in Russia, for example, by living without valid documents or failing to comply with the conditions of entry and employment. Decisions on expulsion are made by state bodies within the framework of current legislation.
Experts and journalists often link such data to the work of migration services and to changes in the rules for foreign citizens. The rise in the number of expulsions shows that monitoring compliance with migration legislation remains one of the important tasks of the state.
For those who work or study in Russia, this information is important: observing the period of stay, having valid documents and registration at the place of residence help to avoid administrative problems. On the whole, the trend shows that issues of migration control continue to remain at the centre of attention of the authorities and society.
Sources: Ведомости
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