Russians are leaving again, amid repression, economic strain, Ukrainian drone attacks, and rumors of another wave of mobilization. This time, earlier émigrés have left them a roadmap.
New repressive laws, the economic crisis, increasingly frequent Ukrainian military strikes on Russian cities, and rumors of mobilization are driving more and more Russians to look for a way to leave the country. The independent journalists’ cooperative Bereg spoke with recent emigrants about what finally pushed them to leave, how they see their futures abroad, and whether they expect to return…
More Russians are leaving the country due to repressive laws, economic struggles, frequent Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian cities, and rumors of another possible mobilization, according to emigrants interviewed by the independent journalists' cooperative Bereg. Alexandra, a 22-year-old Moscow resident who moved to Yerevan, explained that the worsening situation in Russia and increasing restrictions pushed her to leave.
She noticed a shift in public opinion after internet shutdowns made it clear that the government's actions were oppressive. Emigrants found the move to Armenia more accessible thanks to the experiences of earlier emigrants who shared advice online. Adjusting to life in Yerevan was challenging, but Alexandra eventually grew to appreciate the city's natural beauty and the hospitality of Armenians.
However, she remains without a job and continues to work remotely for a Russian tech company from her apartment in Moscow.
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