In Moscow, a regional public organization known as the Uzbek National-Cultural Autonomy pressed for a clear obligation on employers to improve the meal provisions for migrant workers. They indicate that the Uzbek diaspora appealed to the Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, a detail reported by the newspaper Vedomosti. The appeal centers on ensuring that workers have access to adequate and sanitary food options during their shifts, a matter the authors say impacts daily life and the efficiency of construction sites across the region.
According to statements from United Russia to Vedomosti, the letter had not yet arrived at the party’s offices. The authors reference video footage circulating on social media showing workers taking lunch breaks outside construction sites, a scene that underscores the shortage of on-site dining facilities. The document asserts that the absence of proper eating spaces causes discomfort not only for migrant workers but also for local residents and the broader community, highlighting a need for practical, accessible solutions on the ground.
One of the drivers behind the diaspora’s heightened attention may be a widely shared concern depicted in a video showing a uniformed officer allegedly knocking over boxes of baked goods. Vladimir Kuznetsov, serving as Deputy Chairman of the Association of Lawyers for Registration, Liquidation, Bankruptcy and Legal Representation, characterized that conduct as an abuse of official authority. The incident is presented as an example of how tensions between law enforcement and workers can spill into everyday life, reinforcing calls for fair treatment and clearer standards for workplace conduct.
Bakhrom Ismailov, leader of the Uzbek diaspora, emphasized that establishing dignified food conditions for workers would contribute to reducing informal street trading at construction sites. He argued that predictable meal provisions, along with proper safety and sanitation, would curb disruptive patterns such as spontaneous street vending, which often arises when workers look for affordable sustenance nearby the job sites. The broader aim is to create a more orderly working environment that respects both migrant and local communities.
The issue of labor demand and related policy responses has recently drawn attention as officials seek to balance workforce needs with social safeguards. Dialogue among migrant communities, employers, and local authorities is framed as essential to building sustainable labor markets that minimize friction and promote lawful, orderly employment practices.
Earlier discussions within the Migrants Federation included a stance on weapons policy, with expressions of concern about restrictions on the sale of weapons to new citizens of the Russian Federation. The federation argued that such prohibitions could provoke unintended consequences and hinder lawful, necessary protections in urban settings, prompting ongoing debates about how best to regulate safety matters without harming legitimate daily life for newcomers and existing residents alike.