A deep systemic crisis in Russia is associated with a specific migration situation that arose as a result of the collapse of the Soviet Union. Millions of Russians in a number of countries of the "near abroad" actually found themselves in the position of foreigners both for Russia and for the countries of residence. In the latter countries, economic, cultural, and legal discrimination against the Russian population has created a problem of their repatriation, forced relocation of a very significant contingent of people to their historical homeland. This migration movement is complemented by the influx of non - national labor from post-Soviet and other states, especially those adjacent to Russia's eastern regions, both seasonally and over a longer period of time, both legally and illegally. As a result, the problem of immigration, its regulation, control, territorial distribution of migrants, etc. has become very relevant and vital for our country in many respects - economic, socio-political, demographic, etc. An adequate response to immigration challenges requires the implementation of a targeted, well-thought-out state policy. So far, it is hardly possible to consider the immigration policy of the Russian authorities as such, which is largely due to the complexity of the problem itself, the crisis state of the economy and social sphere, permanent financial tension, etc. And no less - the lack of conceptual and targeted clarity in migration issues, which will inevitably become more acute. Therefore, it is important that the relevant authorities of the Russian Federation know and take into account the world experience in this area, in particular, the experience of Western Europe - one of the three "classic" centers (along with North America and Australia) of attraction for migrants from other regions. WESTERN EUROPE AS ONE OF THE CENTERS OF GLOBAL IMMIGRATION In the post-war period, international migration took on a global scale, affecting almost all countries of the ... Читать далее