The Moscow attack exacerbates the Russian authorities' persecution of immigrants. Despite needing workers, some regions prohibit foreigners from working in shops or driving taxis.

Every day there are raids on markets and companies in search of naturalized Russian immigrants who can be recruited. “Yes, there is a serious increase in xenophobia,” denounces Stefania Kulayeva, an expert at the Memorial Anti-Discrimination Center. "I don't think this measure will last a few days, it will continue and intensify," predicts the activist.