Russian migrant workers abused

Published: 12 February 2009 y., Thursday
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Millions have flocked to Russia from poor ex-Soviet republics in search of work.

 

The rights group warns the economic crisis could worsen their plight.

 

 

Šaltinis: Reuters
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