Failing a Russian language exam will result in deportation? The State Duma has proposed introducing language testing for migrants. 

All foreign citizens located in of Russia more than 90 days, must pass an exam on proficiency in the Russian language, knowledge of Russian history and the fundamentals of legislation - such a proposal made A deputy Sardana AvksentievaShe believes this will help reduce social tensions. Currently, only foreigners wishing to obtain a work permit are required to take the exam.

The media adds that, according to the deputy's plan, all family members arriving with a foreign citizen should take this exam.

The news spread through regional media. Here's how it was reported commented in Avksentyeva's native Yakutia:

"Who will work?", "How about a Yakut exam?", "Let them get 100 points on the Unified State Exam in history and Russian. Only the best of the best should remain!", "It would be a good idea to start taking Russian language and history exams with the deputies themselves.".

Previously Avksentyeva made A bill to expel all foreigners with criminal records, even expunged ones, from Russia was submitted to the Duma. Her colleague from the New People party, Deputy Speaker of the State Duma Vladislav Davankov proposed increasing the cost of a patent for migrants by 2,5 times, to 250 rubles per year, and developing a digital control system called "Migrant ID."

Meanwhile, Russia is experiencing a catastrophic shortage of labor, including due to outflow of migrants, and this affects all Russians. Today, a representative of Yandex Go said about the imminent rise in taxi prices "by tens of percent" due to a labor shortage, one of the reasons for which is the tightening of immigration policies.