Uzbekistan assists 860 migrant workers in Russia in July

In July, the Migration Agency of Uzbekistan extended aid to 860 Uzbek migrant laborers in Russia, facilitating the recovery of almost 4 million rubles ($48,983) in outstanding wages. The agency also assisted hundreds of individuals in returning to Uzbekistan and offered legal, financial, and employment assistance to these workers.

The Moscow office of the agency confirmed that it delivered legal and practical support to 860 Uzbek nationals over the course of July.

During that month, 64 Uzbek workers successfully reclaimed 4 million rubles ($48,983) in unpaid earnings that employers had withheld.

Furthermore, the office issued temporary travel documents to 53 citizens and helped 31 individuals retrieve personal documents that had been seized by their employers. Social assistance was provided to 774 citizens, with 597 of them—comprising 110 women and 228 minor children—receiving help to return to Uzbekistan.

The agency also disbursed one-time financial aid to 91 citizens, arranged free hostel accommodation for up to one month for 83 homeless migrants, and partially covered medical expenses for three individuals with severe illnesses. Employment support was also a key service, with 220 unemployed Uzbek citizens securing jobs at seven different companies.

The representative office encouraged Uzbek citizens in Russia experiencing issues such as unpaid wages, document confiscation, or labor disputes to reach out to the agency via its official hotlines or by visiting its Moscow office for support.

Previously, it was reported that the number of Uzbek, Tajik, and Kyrgyz citizens traveling to Russia for employment decreased by 15% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year. This reduction has been partially attributed to Russia's conflict with Ukraine, amid numerous accounts of migrant workers being recruited into the Russian military.