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Russia is considered the largest country in the whole world. It is massively known for the origin and final destination of trafficked men, women, and children who are forced to labor. Trafficking is carried out mainly for the purpose of exploitation, which includes prostitution, forced labor, slavery, removal of organs and many others.

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Today, human trafficking is one of the major problems that Russia is facing. It is mostly because of the unbearable economic situations and corruption in the country. Most of the people affected by trafficking are women and children. The high risk of trafficking is brought about by the current economic situation in the country, which makes it hard for women to get employment and provide for their families (Susan Freese 61).

In the 1990s, many women and children were trafficked out of Russia and introduced to prostitution in Europe, North America, Saudi Arabia, and many other countries. Human trafficking is caused by many factors some of them being poverty, corruption in the Government, economic strains, and legal systems that are inefficient (Susan Freese 61). One of the main causes of human trafficking was unemployment. These women would be invited by Russia agencies to work abroad as nannies, waitresses, dancers, secretaries, and escorts. They would be offered jobs with salaries that were very appealing. (Human trafficking in and out of Russia).

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