The war in Ukraine and the terrorist attacks in Moscow have led to unprecedented pressure on migrant workers in Russia, both in the political sphere and among the Russian public. Thousands of Uzbeks working in Russia are now considering returning home to help with the construction of "New Tashkent" development projects.
VOA Uzbek: Migrant workers in Russia feel pressure
FILE - Laborers work on a construction site in Moscow, March 12, 2021. Thousands of Uzbeks working in Russia now are considering returning home to help with the construction of the "New Tashkent" development projects.