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Russia is preparing to ratify amendments to the agreement with Tajikistan on the organized recruitment of Tajik citizens for temporary work. A government commission has approved the draft amendments and will be submitted for official approval. Two sources, one close to the commission and the other in the White House, told Vedomosti this.
According to the proposed amendments, mandatory medical examinations of migrants could be transferred to Tajikistan. This would require the conclusion of a separate international agreement. It is also planned to conduct photographing and fingerprinting of applicants in the republic before their entry into Russia.
The document stipulates that the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan will check job candidates for whether they are on the international or interstate wanted list, as well as for any outstanding or unexpunged criminal records.
In addition, the Ministry of Labor, Migration, and Employment of Tajikistan will organize training for candidates, including Russian language instruction. The Russian side will provide educational and methodological materials for this purpose.
The Ministry will also facilitate examinations for citizens heading to work in Russia.
It is noted that conducting these procedures in Tajikistan will reduce the burden on migration centers and border crossings in Russia. Human Rights Council member Kirill Kabanov emphasized the need to maintain the ability to re-screen citizens.
The agreement on the organized recruitment of Tajik citizens for temporary work in Russia has been in effect since spring 2019. The protocol amending it was signed in October 2025 by Presidents Vladimir Putin and Emomali Rahmon.
Vladimir Putin then stated that Russia was interested in attracting labor, but that it must meet the country's requirements. He also noted the need to ensure compliance with laws and decent living conditions.
According to the Ministry of Labor of Tajikistan, more than 31,000 people were sent to Russia in 2025 as part of an organized recruitment program.
It is reported that Uzbekistan was the first country to sign an agreement with Russia on organized recruitment; the corresponding document was signed in 2017.
