Why Putin fears migrants - and why their future could reshape Russia more than any war.
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Migration has shaped Russia for centuries — building cities, fueling industries, and holding the country together through war and collapse. But today, migrants have become the one force the Kremlin cannot control, and the one fear Putin cannot openly admit. In this video, we explore why migrants from Central Asia and beyond have become essential to Russia’s economy, why they face constant harassment from police and politicians, and how their rising visibility threatens the foundations of Putin’s system. From post-Soviet demographic collapse to forced labor in drone factories, this is the story of the hidden crisis shaping Russia’s future — and the quiet danger the Kremlin hopes you never notice.
Video Chapters:
00:00 Why the Kremlin is Terrified of Migrants
01:59 Building by Moving
07:20 After the Breakup
15:25 Central Asian Lifeline
22:44 The New Migrants
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