Modern Information and Communication Mechanisms for Adaptation of Foreign Labor Migrants in Russia

Introduction. The article examines the existing mechanisms of adaptation of labor migrants in Russia. Based on the analysis of regulatory documents and the practice of implementing various solutions (from migrant cards to special information applications), conclusions are drawn about successes and shortcomings, and recommendations are given for the further development and improvement of these mechanisms.

Materials and methods. The theoretical and methodological basis of the research is the works of domestic and foreign scientists, as well as reports and datasets from leading international organizations, in particular the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Advisory Committee on Migration Policy of the EEC. The work uses elements of the theory of digital communication, as well as classical theories of migration. In particular, the theories of Everett S.Lee, M. Prior, H.G. Duncan, V. Zelinsky and S.N. Eisenstadt used methods of induction, deduction, generalization, synthesis, and comparison to conduct system analysis.

Research results. During the conducted research, an analysis of the regulatory framework was carried out, in particular, the provisions of Decree of the President of the Russian Federation dated October 31, 2018 No. 622 "On the Concept of the State Migration Policy of the Russian Federation for 2019-2025" (recent amendments and additions dated May 12, 2023)

In addition, it was found that the main digital Mobile and Internet applications are the tools for the adaptation of migrants to Russian society. Among the most successful projects, it is worth noting the work of multifunctional centers and the creation of an electronic migrant card. It has been established that many tools do not work effectively enough. The main reasons are the complex legal language and the lack of translation, the applications are fragmented, there are no clear methodological instructions, there are regulatory and technical limitations.

Discussion and conclusion. All the tools and resources used today for the adaptation of migrants in Russia operate separately. It is important to emphasize that increasing the number of platforms and applications will not solve the problem of effective use of digital technologies in this matter. It is necessary to create a network of quality resources linked to each other, each resource must provide a certain direction (legislative information, migrant status, access to services, etc.) so that when using them, a foreign citizen understands the relevance of the information provided and easily gets access to the services offered.

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