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Director of the Vishnevsky Institute of Demography of HSE University
Migrants make a substantial contribution to the economy of the Russian capital, accounting for over 20% of its GRP. Up to two-thirds comes from residents of other Russian regions. The significant role of internal migration is what sets Moscow apart from many other global cities.
Unlike Russian citizens, immigrant workers in Russia have faced massive layoffs: about half of them have lost their jobs during the lockdown but a study shows that almost no one is thinking of leaving.
