Uzbekistan Migration Agency helped over 4,4 thousand citizens return from Russia

In September, the representation of the Uzbekistan Migration Agency located in Russia assisted more than 4,4 thousand compatriots in returning to their homeland.

In addition to assistance with repatriation, citizens also received about 6 thousand legal consultations. In some situations, the agency paid for temporary housing, medical care, and lawyer services.

Support for Compatriots

According to information from the agency, during one month, 983 people received one-time financial assistance. Expenses for temporary accommodation and workplace were compensated in 409 cases, while lawyer and other structural services were paid for in 171 cases. Furthermore, medical needs were covered in 19 cases.

Social support, including job search assistance, was provided to 329 citizens of Uzbekistan. For those who need help in Russia, the Migration Agency's representation hotline operates at +7 495 803-40-00.

It was previously noted that women from Uzbekistan who find themselves in difficult situations abroad are entitled to various types of support from the Migration Agency. Depending on specific circumstances, they may be paid for treatment, provided with temporary housing and lawyer services, helped to recover earned funds, restore documents, or facilitate return to their homeland with minor children.

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There is a decline in interest in studying abroad among citizens of Uzbekistan. In the first nine months of 2026, 16,522 people traveled to foreign countries for educational purposes. This figure is 8.1 thousand people, or 33%, less than in the same period last year.

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The list of most sought-after countries for study has changed. While Tajikistan led the way last year, Russia now holds the top spot. Previously, Tajikistan held the first position, but in the current period, it dropped to seventh place in the ranking.

According to data from the National Committee on Statistics, in January-September 2025, 5.5 thousand Uzbeks chose Tajikistan for their studies, whereas in 2026, this number decreased to 904 people.

Russia is currently the leader, with 3.8 thousand Uzbek citizens traveling there in nine months. The Republic of Kyrgyzstan is in second place with 2.8 thousand people, and the Republic of Korea is in third place, having accepted 2.1 thousand students.

Among other popular destinations, Turkey remains, chosen by 1.8 thousand Uzbeks during the reporting period. Additionally, 1.2 thousand people went to China for education, and 1.1 thousand to Kazakhstan.

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Main directions of Uzbek citizens' trips abroad in the first half of 2026

In the first nine months of 2026, citizens of Uzbekistan made about 6 million trips abroad for tourism purposes. According to information from the National Committee on Statistics, 5.9 million such departures were recorded during the period from January to September 2026. This figure demonstrates an increase of 132.7 thousand people compared to the previous year.

The largest number of Uzbeks traveled to Kyrgyzstan, which received 2.7 million visitors. Kazakhstan was in second place, with 1.06 million people traveling there. Tajikistan took third place in the ranking, accumulating 983.7 thousand trips.

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