Abstract
<jats:p>The publication provides a brief overview of Decree No. 738 of the President of the Russian Federation of 15 October 2025 and the Concept of State Migration Policy for 2026–2030 approved by him. The author draws attention to the key innovations of the document, which represents a new paradigm for regulating migration processes in Russia. Particular importance is given to the description of a new model of migration policy based on strict control, digitalisation and biometric identification, as well as its ideological component linking migration policy with the protection of traditional Russian spiritual and moral values and national security. The article outlines such new directions as a course towards targeted organised recruitment of foreign labour, systemic opposition to the formation of ethnic enclaves, as well as the imposition of expanded responsibility on employers. At the same time, the author gives an assessment of the stated goals, objectives and mechanisms for their implementation, offers his own forecast regarding the systemic risks and challenges associated with the application of the new concept in practice. The work is intended for experts, political scientists, lawyers and anyone interested in issues of public administration, migration and national security of the Russian Federation.</jats:p>