Main aspects of improving the migration policy in Russia at the present time

The article examines the current migration policy in Russia, as well as some aspects of its functioning in the existing situation. The author pays attention to the significant contradictions between the Conception of the Demographic Development of Russia and the current practice of the migration processes regulation. A special consideration is given to the factors furthering the attraction to Russia of compatriots living in the CIS and Baltic countries. Using foreign experience in the regulation of migration processes, the author worked out recommendations for improvement of the migration policy in Russia, including creation of a new channel for immigration.