Migrants to be taught standards of social behaviour in Russia
Migrants to be taught standards of social behaviour in Russia, says Kommersant
15.07.2024
Article published on the ASI website
Migrants will be obliged to take a course in which they will be made aware of Russian legislation and rules of social behaviour in Russian society.
The Federal Agency for Ethnic Affairs (FADN) has devised an adaptation course for labour migrants from Central Asia, says Kommersant. FADN’s Deputy Head Stanislav Bedkin said that the socio-cultural course had already been tested successfully in four Russian regions. Following a pilot programme, adjustments were made to the course and the updated version sent to all Russian regions.
The course consists of a 70-minute lecture which is divided into four parts:
- An overview of the Russian Federation’s migration and labour legislation;
- Basic standards of social behaviour in Russia;
- Liability for non-compliance with Russian laws;
- History of relations between Russia and Central Asia.
The course material is accompanied by 11 animated clips, with the main character Timur talking about the rules of life in Russia. The content of the clips will largely mirror that of the course material.
During the course, migrants will be told about the procedure for entering and staying in Russia; about Russian migration and labour legislation; about the rules on agreeing an employment contract and about the rules of behaviour in the country and in a particular region. The department’s advice also includes not wolf-whistling at men or women and not talking about passers-by in their own language.
“Women in Russia traditionally wear brightly-coloured clothes, which is non-controversial, in keeping with acceptable standards and not in any way to attract amorous attention. Women are viewed with great respect in Russia and have the same rights as men and should be treated accordingly. Do not physically touch strangers, men or women (touch, pinch, hug, grab their hands or clothes) as such behaviour may be seen as harassment. Do not whistle or make any sound to try and attract the attention of a man or a woman you like”, reports Kommersant.
Migrants are also warned against “participating in or facilitating extremist or terrorist activities”.
