NewsNew Russian course for migrants: Language, behavior, and customs

New Russian course for migrants: Language, behavior, and customs

The Russian Federation's authorities have developed a course on the socio-cultural adaptation of labor migrants from Central Asia. A special document explains that only the Russian language may be spoken there, strangers cannot be addressed as "brother" or "sister," and whistles at women or men are forbidden.

Moscow has established rules for cohabitation with Russians for migrants.
Moscow has established rules for cohabitation with Russians for migrants.
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1:42 PM EDT, July 15, 2024

The "Meduza" portal reports on a special course consisting of four parts. In the first part, migrants will learn about the entry procedure into Russia, the rules for entering into an employment contract, and the simplified method of obtaining citizenship through service in the armed forces.

The second part discusses the "basics of informal behavior in Russia." One of the rules is that "Russians are a multinational people, but everyone speaks Russian." Another rule is that calling someone "brother" or "sister" is not an appropriate way to communicate with strangers.

It is also not acceptable to speak to bystanders in your native language in the presence of others. The authorities also inform that in Russia, there is no custom of "holding religious ceremonies on the street. Animal sacrifices are also unacceptable."

How to attract the opposite sex? Russia caters to migrants

From a special guide, migrants can learn that "women in Russia traditionally wear bright, revealing clothes", which does not signify their "readiness to date." Foreigners are warned not to "touch, hug, or grab unknown women or men by the shoulders or clothes, as such actions may be considered harassment."

You should not make noises, whistle, or curse while trying to attract the attention of a woman or man you like - the Meduza portal describes the authorities' recommendations.

The third part of the course includes an appeal for immigrants not to participate in rallies and demonstrations, as they may face deportation. The last section discusses the history of Russia's relations with Central Asian countries.

Stanisław Bedkin, Deputy Head of the Federal Agency for Nationality Affairs, said that the developed course "has been successfully tested" in four regions, including the Moscow region.

The "Kommersant" newspaper reports that there are no structures or specialists in the Russian regions who could carry out such classes for migrants on a large scale.

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