Migrant workers in Russia face language test
Those seeking work permits will now have to sit for an exam which experts estimate one third will fail.
Published On 1 Dec 2012
Russia’s economy relies heavily on immigrant workers but starting from December all immigrants will have to sit a Russian language test in order to receive a work permit.
Experts estimate that one third of all possible applicants are likely to fail.
Al Jazeera’s Charles Stratford reports from Moscow.
Source: Al Jazeera