October 31, 16:45UzDaily

Uzbekistan Citizens and Children Return from Russia Thanks to Migration Service Assistance

The Migration Service reported that Uzbek citizens who found themselves in difficult situations in Russia were able to return to their homeland with their children with the agency's support. The Migration Service organized and paid for air tickets for these citizens.

The return was coordinated through the Migration Service's representative office in Russia. Assistance was provided to citizens in cities such as Moscow, Vladivostok, Yekaterinburg, Perm, Nizhny Novgorod, and Novosibirsk.

Among those who returned was Firuz Sobirov, who faced difficulties in Kazan. He stated that his brother Laziz Ochilov contacted the Migration Service requesting help to organize the return to Uzbekistan, after which the agency arranged the trip.

Another Uzbek citizen reported having problems after finishing work and being unable to find new employment. Upon learning online about the possibility of receiving assistance from the Migration Service, he contacted them and received a free air ticket.

Shirin Jabborova also expressed gratitude for the help with her return. She specified that the consulate in Kazan issued her a certificate for returning to Uzbekistan, and the Migration Service provided air tickets for her and her children.

The Migration Service strongly urged citizens in difficult circumstances abroad to contact its representative office in Russia for support. The round-the-clock line of the representative office can be reached at +7 (495) 803-40-00, or you can use the hotline at +7 (925) 045-47-44. Inquiries are accepted on both numbers via Telegram, WhatsApp, and MAX.

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