Russia

Migrant Orphans Falling Behind at School

Children whose parents leave them behind with relatives to go abroad and join the army of migrant workers from Kyrgyzstan are performing poorly at school, teachers say.

31 Mar 09

Global Crisis Hits Kyrgyz Orchards

Apple growers in the northern Issykkul region of Kyrgyzstan fear the market for their produce is disappearing, reports Rita Borbukeeva.

25 Mar 09

Job Fairs Slow to Take Off

To ease the homecoming of migrant workers returning from Russia, the Tajik authorities are now holding job fairs in the capital Dushanbe.

17 Mar 09
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