Trafficking is a severe issue not only for security reasons but also on humanitarian grounds. Some of the popular destinations for these victims are in Asia, the Middle East, Western Europe and North America. The disintegration of the Soviet Union exacerbated human trafficking cases. With time trafficking became worsen and it is hard to determine the exact number of trafficked victims that have gone abroad from Russia. Some causes, such as economic crisis, reduced employment, and travel restrictions, made it tough to get jobs lawfully and favored the traffickers to increase their illegal deeds in Russia. This paper will explore the trafficking issue and Russia's current situation that compel many for sexual exploitation and trafficking.  

Key Words: Forced labor, Victim, Trafficking, Law, Security, Slavery, Human Rights.