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Join us in the fight against the deceptive Alabuga Start program and help protect vulnerable young women.

Unmasking Alabuga:Protect Young Women from Exploitation

The Alabuga Start program lures young women with false promises. We are fighting back to expose the truth and demand justice.

The Deception of Alabuga Start

Behind the facade of opportunity lies a disturbing reality of exploitation.

What is Alabuga Start?

Promoted as a fully funded work-study program in Russia for young women aged 18-22, offering relocation, stipends, language lessons, vocational training, and job placement.

Misleading Job Descriptions

Participants were reportedly promised roles in hospitality and services but were instead assigned to assemble military drones, specifically Iranian-designed Shahed-136 drones.

Harsh Working Conditions

Reports indicate workers faced long hours, exposure to toxic chemicals, and constant surveillance, creating an environment of fear and control.

Human Rights Concerns

The recruitment practices and working conditions have led to serious allegations of exploitation and potential human trafficking, violating fundamental human rights.

Social Media Recruitment

The program utilized social media platforms for recruitment, targeting vulnerable young women. These channels were later removed by tech companies due to violations.

Detailed Account

The Alabuga Start program, an initiative by the Alabuga Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Russia, targets young women aged 18 to 22 from various countries, particularly in Africa and Asia. It's marketed as a comprehensive, fully-funded work-study opportunity including free relocation, paid flights, monthly stipends (up to 40,000 RUB), Russian language lessons, vocational training (in fields like logistics, hospitality, and production), hostel accommodation, health insurance, and job placement.

However, investigations reveal a darker side. Participants, promised roles in service industries, were allegedly coerced into assembling military drones, including the Iranian Shahed-136 models used in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Reports describe grueling working conditions: excessively long hours, handling toxic materials with inadequate protection, and pervasive surveillance. These conditions, coupled with deceptive recruitment, point towards potential human trafficking and severe labor exploitation. Recruitment heavily relied on social media, with accounts later shut down by platforms for violating policies against human exploitation and sanctions.

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