Labor migration under sanctions: an example of Russia and Central Asia

the purpose of the study was to identify new directions for the development of labor migration between Russia and Central Asian countries, grounds for approving new economic relations, justification of elements of state migration policy that help counter Western sanctions pressure. Methods: the presented study uses economic and statistical methods of analysis, logical, comparative analysis, systemic and comprehensive approaches as methods. Results: the article presents the results of a study characterizing modern migration flows between Russia and the countries of Central Asia, the reasons and consequences of their manifestation for both sides of relations, including those related to the digital transformation of economies, sanctions pressure. The given data on the current state of migration in the region give an idea of the potential for the development of the economies of these countries. Key legal factors have been identified that will help adapt the Russian economy to structural changes in the migration sphere. Conclusions: the analysis of bilateral labor migration in the Russian-Central Asian region makes it possible to better understand the state and prospects for the development of the economies of countries, the direction of further development of investments. The study shows the great research potential in this topic and the importance of this topic for the strategic development and national security of Russia.

regionalization, migration, labor resources, qualifications, sanctions