BBC article 4/15
Apparently Russia's work force needs a hand, as politicians try to make getting a working permit for immigrants easier. There is bad news about the predicted population of Russia. It could drop down to 116 million by 2050 from 140 million in 2010 if there is no government reforms. So now Russia is TRYING to get immigrants. (see Immigrants in Russia) They say that only one million working premits have been issued so far this year to immigrants, 41% less than their annual quota. Although the People's mindset is against immigrant workers, and there probably will be no big changes in the system, with elections coming up, the change is imminent.
I think this is funny that Russia will deport illegal immigrants when it is obvious that they need their help in the workforce. I guess there will always be a predjudice against illegal immigrants, but you think the government could make something work. The whole thing is weird.
