INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Russian authorities are developing a database of undocumented migrants who will face bans on driving, marrying and enrolling their children
in school starting next year, as part of new laws aimed at tightening immigration control.The restrictions stem from legislation signed by
migrants without requiring a court order
The new laws are set to take effect on Feb
barred from driving vehicles, accessing banking services, registering property, entering into or dissolving marriages, as well as enrolling
implemented.Russian lawmakers have urged the government to expedite the creation of the database, according to the business newspaper
Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova reportedly informed State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin that the database would be made accessible
year to 6.1 million as of September 2023.Authorities in Russia have adopted a tougher line on migration since the dealy concert hall attack
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