This study, funded by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Development Fund under the project “Ey Vatan Mesozamat!” (Engaging Tajik Diaspora in Tajikistan Development), assesses potential contributions of the Tajik diaspora in the Russian Federation for the development of the home country. The research was conducted in summer 2014 and identifies attitudes of diaspora members, their life plans and migration strategies. This study of 725 diaspora representatives focuses on the following objectives: (a) mapping the Tajik diaspora in the Russian Federation; (b) identifying the diaspora members’ attitudes, life plans and migration strategies; (c) identifying the possible directions and channels of assistance; and (d) developing fundamental policy objectives in diaspora engagement for the development of Tajikistan.

The primary objectives of this study are the specification of the socio-demographic and economic profile of Moldovan migrants and representatives of the Moldovan diaspora in the Russian Federation, their adaptation issues, future personal and family plans and potential of investment in the economy of Moldova and Russia.