Authorities say the law is aimed at encouraging unemployed Russian citizens to work as vendors in the marketplaces, and also at cracking down on illegal immigration.
Critics, however, say the measure could lead to shortages of products and higher prices for consumers.
Tens of thousands of foreign migrants, including many from neighboring countries that were formerly in the Soviet Union, are estimated to come to Russia every year looking for work.
(AFP, AP, ITAR-TASS)
Critics, however, say the measure could lead to shortages of products and higher prices for consumers.
Tens of thousands of foreign migrants, including many from neighboring countries that were formerly in the Soviet Union, are estimated to come to Russia every year looking for work.
(AFP, AP, ITAR-TASS)
