Here it is, Unfortunate. I particularly liked his beginning, where he pointed out that Russia was the third most important country for taking in foreigners and Saudi Arabia the fourth largest. No year was specified and I am sure it changes from one year to the next, but it shows that having an autocratic ruler doesn't necessarily mean a country is not a magnet for foreign workers. I know that Tajikistan, in particular, has been a big source of mostly seasonal workers for Russia. The economic sanctions directed against Russia have hit Tajiks hard, although they have no part in the war against Ukraine. Here is the link:

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