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MIG02


Central Asian Migrants in Russia: What after Russia's Invasion of Ukraine? 
Convenors:
Marintha Miles (George Mason University)
Caress Schenk (Nazarbayev University)
Umida Hashimova (CNA Corporation)
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Discussant:
Yan Matusevich (CUNY Graduate Center)
Formats:
Panel
Theme:
Migration
Location:
GA 3134
Sessions:
Saturday 22 October, -
Time zone: America/Indiana/Knox

Abstract:

The Russia-Ukraine conflict is causing economic, social, and political repercussions to the Central Asian states, which are also likely to have long-lasting impacts on the region. In this panel we examine the domestic and foreign policies of Russia and Central Asian states to understand the causal effects of the conflict on the economic, social, political, and migration spheres of life. We also address the sharp economic impacts of the conflict on labor migration to Russia from Central Asia. Additionally, we examine Russia’s military recruitment strategies to contract ethnic Central Asians into Russia’s armed forces in exchange for citizenship to support its military operations in Ukraine. Through an examination of policies, economic data, and interviews with key interlocutors, in this panel we seek to answer the following key questions: How has Russia shifted its citizenship and migration policies in 2022, and what are the impacts of those policies on Central Asia? In what ways have international sanctions against Russia impacted migration and migrants from Central Asia? What policies and mechanisms has Russia implemented to recruit Central Asians into its armed forces and how has that changed migration?

Accepted papers:

Session 1 Saturday 22 October, 2022, -