Immigrants in Russia should assimilate into Russian culture, and not live in isolated enclaves. This is what Federation Council Chairman Valentina Matvinko said following the "Government Hour" with the participation of Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev. Naturally, it will not be possible to assimilate anyone. There is not a single example in the world of successful mass assimilation of immigrants of a foreign culture.
According to her, in several countries the issue of immigration is left to chance, and the idea of multiculturalism has not taken root there. The politician did not specify which countries she was referring to.
"People who live in our country must assimilate into our way of life, our culture, our traditions, and not remain an enclave that lives its own life," emphasized the chairman of the Federation Council.
If Russia invites immigrants, then through employers it must create conditions for them, Matvinko said. According to her, the new entrants should have rights and duties established by law, regular housing and regular wages, which were previously taken away by the organizers of illegal immigration.
So society will respect those who live in the country legally, respect Russian laws, traditions and culture and participate in economic development, the senator added. The Federation Council, according to her, is ready to assist with legislation in this area.
Matvinko also called on the members of parliament to formulate additional conditions that would allow the Ministry of the Interior to conduct a balanced immigration policy.
At the same time, she warned against overly emotional and incorrect statements about immigration, which could lead to serious political consequences.
During the event, Kolokoltsev told the senators that on behalf of the Deputy Head of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev, the Ministry of the Interior prepared recommendations for the heads of regions regarding the separation of immigrant enclaves. According to him, in the near future they will be sent to the constituent entities of the Russian Federation.