Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan’s Migration Agency office in Russia and the country’s Consulate General in St Petersburg are monitoring the situation following inspections conducted by Russian law enforcement agencies at Sennaya Market and surrounding areas on 16 October 2026, the Migration Agency of Uzbekistan said.
According to available information, law enforcement officers checked foreign nationals’ documents to verify the legality of their stay and employment in Russia. They also checked whether individuals who had acquired Russian citizenship were registered for military service. Access out of the market area was temporarily restricted during the operation.
The Migration Agency’s office, together with Uzbekistan’s Consulate General in St Petersburg, is maintaining regular contact with Uzbek citizens.
The agency said that if violations of Uzbek citizens’ rights and legitimate interests are identified, appropriate measures will be taken to protect them.
Uzbek citizens requiring legal assistance can contact the Migration Agency’s office hotline in Moscow at +7 495 803-40-00. A Telegram bot, @huquqiy_yordam_uzbot, is also available around the clock.
The Migration Agency urged Uzbek citizens to comply with the migration laws of the countries where they reside and work.
