A passenger plane in the sky. File photoMOSCOW, Apr 4 A new program for the repatriation of high-class specialists who want to return to their homeland is being prepared in Russia, the Izvestia newspaper reports.
"In Russia, a new program is being prepared for the return of compatriots — highly qualified specialists who now feel uncomfortable in foreign countries and want to return to their historical homeland", the newspaper writes, citing sources familiar with the discussion.
According to the publication, Russians who have moved abroad apply to Russian departments. They complain that they are «uncomfortable to be in some states where pressure on Russians is allowed.» It is noted that among these citizens there are many highly qualified specialists that the Russian economy needs. «There is a request from highly qualified specialists to return in connection with the unfolding pressure on Russians living abroad. These appeals are quite massive, so the idea arose with programs to return of such people who could bring knowledge and experience from abroad. And there is definitely a demand for them,» the newspaper writes, citing a source close to the government. Such discussions were confirmed to the newspaper by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Medvedev urged to distinguish the faces of traitors from patriots in time «Russia has a repatriation program that has been operating since 2007. At the moment, the further development of this program and additional benefits to attract Russians — highly qualified specialists from various industries are being discussed. Measures that are already available to repatriates — this is compensation for the cost of moving, payment of benefits up to six months in the absence of sources of income and other social benefits,» the newspaper writes, citing the press service of the Ministry of Industry and Trade. It is emphasized that the Ministry of Labor supports the idea of expanding the program to attract highly qualified compatriots from abroad. «Signals about We receive demand for such a program from employers and regions. The areas most demanded by employers are IT specialists, engineering and technical workers, «the newspaper writes with reference to the press service of the Ministry of Labor. It is noted that the program» to assist voluntary resettlement in the Russian Federation Compatriots Living Abroad» has existed for more than 15 years. Everyone wishing to return to their homeland under the program is entitled not only to a simplified procedure for obtaining status, but also to various benefits, the amount and volume of which differs depending on the region chosen for residence. However, you can count on relocation compensation and the payment of duties, an allowance for the search for work at half the minimum wage for six months, as well as «lifting» for settling in a new place, the newspaper writes.
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