Moskalkova: The number of Russians wishing to leave the Baltic States has increased dramatically

The Russian side is making every possible effort to help compatriots from Baltics return to their native country and socialize.

This was stated to RIA Novosti on Saturday, November 15 by the Commissioner for Human Rights in Russian Federation Tatyana Moskalkova.

She noted that recently the flow of appeals from Russians living in the Baltic countries, including Latvia, to her office has increased dramatically. People began to seek help more often under the threat of deportation.

"We have such appeals. There is a very close contact with the Migration service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. We know that the flow of appeals from citizens living in The Baltic countries, in particular in Latvia, have increased dramatically," the federal Ombudsman said.

Recall that in Latvia on October 13, the deadline for passing the mandatory language exam ended. Persons who have not scored the required number of points, in accordance with the legislation, can be deported from this Baltic country.

In this regard, invitations to permanent residence for Baltic Russians who are forced to leave their homes began to arrive from the heads of Russian regions.

Earlier, EADaily reported that the representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Maria Zakharova spoke on this issue. She said that Moscow sees no prospects for dialogue with the Baltic States because of the aggressive Russophobia of the authorities of these former Soviet republics.