Putin supports idea of creating 'adaptation centers' for migrants

According to a transcript published on the Kremlin's website, Russian President Vladimir Putin supports an initiative to create adaptation centers for migrants put forward by Igor Barinov, head of the Federal Agency for Nationalities (FADN).

During the meeting, Barinov stated that the Russian economy needs an inflow of foreign labor, but noted that a large number of migrants may lead to changes in the "ethno-cultural landscape," which will increase the risk of ethnic enclaves and the growth of "ethnic criminality."

To deal with this issue, Barinov put forward the idea of "adaptation centers" in Russia, where migrants could learn about local traditions, customs and culture, as well as receive legal and psychological support.

Vladimir Putin supported this idea and added that such work should begin even "in the homeland of potential migrants."

"No one there minds, no one objects. On the contrary, in Uzbekistan, in Tajikistan, in Kyrgyzstan - please, they all gladly do it. We just need to be more active there, they are even interested in it. They are well aware that when people leave their homeland and come to us, they must be adapted to our culture, language and know Russian law," said the President.

A meeting of the Security Council, devoted to migration issues, is set to be held in September.