Migration: evolution, priorities and problems

The article reveals the evolution of migration processes in the Russian Federation starting from XVI up to the modern period. Highlighting the Russian emigration, represented by three waves. Based on monitoring Yes-for the assessment of the priorities of migration policy, and on the basis of the sociological survey and ranking of the respondents ' opinions revealed the problems and difficulties experienced by foreign students of Volga state technological University. Presents the author's measures to address the economic and administrative factors on the creation of decent conditions for living, employment and improving the educational level of migrants.