Премьер‑министру deliberated that Russia will require migrants to purchase a phone with an electronic profile when they arrive in the country. Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Igor Zoubkov заявил this during a Federation Council committee meeting, according to RBC. The initiative is intended to track migrants’ locations and prevent unauthorized changes of residence.
The new system will embed a digital profile inside the device, allowing authorities to send reminders about document renewals or visits to government offices. Migrants would be unable to move between cities without control, ensuring better monitoring of their stay. Such a phone also provides a convenient channel for official notifications. Proponents argue that the measure improves security and administrative efficiency.
Online discussions show a split opinion: some users welcome the ability to receive timely alerts and reduce illegal residence, while others express concerns about privacy and data misuse. Many note the potential for surveillance outweighing benefits for short‑term workers. The debate highlights the balance between state control and individual rights in migration policy.
По словам юристов, нововведение может столкнуться с правовыми сложностями, поскольку принудительная покупка оборудования затрагивает имущественные права migrants. Экономически разъяснительные органы рассчитывают на рост спроса на бюджетные смартфоны, что стимулирует местные производители. С другой стороны, эксперты предупреждают о рисках утечки персональных данных и возможных сбоях в работе системы. Всё это поднимает вопросы доверия к техническим платформам и необходимости прозрачного законодательства.
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