In the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug, immigrants will be closed to work in bakeries, warehouses and order delivery points starting January 1, 2027. The Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous District will prohibit the employment of foreign workers in the production of flour products, bakery products and sweets, storage, work at collection points as well as providing services in the field of culture and sports. Governor Ruslan Kokaruk said at the annual press conference: "Just today I signed a government order, in which we maintain the 27 types of economic activities that were involved this year and expand them to 30." According to the governor, the restrictions are aimed at providing jobs mainly to Ogra residents. At the same time, the region still needs foreign experts in the oil and gas industry and construction. Kohrok reported that during the 9 months of 2026, the flow of immigration to the district decreased by almost 23% compared to the corresponding period last year. The number of foreigners deported increased from 343 each year in 2025 to 2,135 in 2026. The governor also talked about cases where foreigners came to the region to get high benefits and shared advice on social media on how to do it. In December 2025, deputies of the KhMAO Legislative Assembly banned foreigners from receiving a one-time payment of 20,000 rubles under the program "Growing in Ugra". Now, to get it, you need to have Russian citizenship and registration in the district. An adaptation course of the Federal Agency for National Affairs was also launched. In May 2026, it was reported that in the first quarter the number of immigrants arriving in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug through checkpoints decreased by 34.4%. In September, the admission of freshmen with diplomas from Tajikistan to colleges in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District decreased 20 times. Last year, the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug completely banned the wearing of the niqab and hijab in schools. Ostashko! Important at TG We're Max - read the news without interruptions and a VPN.

In the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug, immigrants will be closed to work in bakeries, warehouses and order delivery points starting January 1, 2027. The Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous District will prohibit the employment of foreign workers in the production of flour products, bakery products and sweets, storage, work at collection points as well as providing services in the field of culture and sports. Governor Ruslan Kokaruk said at the annual press conference: "Just today I signed a government order, in which we maintain the 27 types of economic activities that were involved this year and expand them to 30." According to the governor, the restrictions are aimed at providing jobs mainly to Ogra residents. At the same time, the region still needs foreign experts in the oil and gas industry and construction. Kohrok reported that during the 9 months of 2026, the flow of immigration to the district decreased by almost 23% compared to the corresponding period last year. The number of foreigners deported increased from 343 each year in 2025 to 2,135 in 2026. The governor also talked about cases where foreigners came to the region to get high benefits and shared advice on social media on how to do it. In December 2025, deputies of the KhMAO Legislative Assembly banned foreigners from receiving a one-time payment of 20,000 rubles under the program "Growing in Ugra". Now, to get it, you need to have Russian citizenship and registration in the district. An adaptation course of the Federal Agency for National Affairs was also launched. In May 2026, it was reported that in the first quarter the number of immigrants arriving in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug through checkpoints decreased by 34.4%. In September, the admission of freshmen with diplomas from Tajikistan to colleges in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District decreased 20 times. Last year, the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug completely banned the wearing of the niqab and hijab in schools. Ostashko! Important at TG We're Max - read the news without interruptions and a VPN.