1 Apr 2007

Non-Russians banned from working


Russia has banned all foreigners from working as retailers in its shops and markets under a new law which came into force on Sunday.
Up to 20,000 non-Russians currently work in Moscow markets alone in a tradition going back to Soviet times.


President Vladimir Putin said earlier that the interests of Russian citizens were at stake. BBC


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