Russia Creates Database of Migrant Children: Integration or Surveillance?

Russia's Ministry of Internal Affairs Launches Database of Migrant Children MOSCOW, May 28, 2025 — The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) has announced a new initiative to create a comprehensive database of school-aged children from migrant families. This move, supported by the government, aims to improve integration efforts and identify undocumented minors. The database will include personal information such as names, addresses, and SNILS numbers. "Schools and regional education ministries will provide data on enrollment, expulsion, and test results," stated a source familiar with the project. "The MVD will then cross-reference this information with existing migration records." The initiative has allocated 125 million rubles for the development of the necessary systems. However, concerns have been raised about the potential for misuse of personal data and the impact on migrant families. Critics argue that such a system could lead to discrimination and stigmatization. The video also highlights the significant number of crimes committed by underage migrants in Russia, a statistic the MVD hopes to address through this initiative. The long-term effects of this database remain to be seen.