{
  "id": 19649293,
  "title": "‘You could call it running away’: For some Russian emigrants, leaving the country was just the beginning. Now they live their lives on the road.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/you-could-call-it-running-away-for-some-russian-emigrants-leaving-the",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T12:22:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Meduza (English)",
    "slug": "meduza-english",
    "url": "https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/11/12/you-could-call-it-running-away-for-some-russian-emigrants-leaving-the-country-was-just-the-beginning-now-they-live-their-lives-on-the-road"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Russian emigrants who have chosen a life on the road find freedom in constant movement. They abandon the familiar way of life, renting apartments, finding stable jobs, and spending most of their time in a single country. For some, such as Mikhail Berezhnoy, a 29-year-old zoologist and tour guide, leaving Russia leads to new adventures. Berezhnoy has visited 17 countries, from Serbia to Ethiopia, fulfilling his dream of taking trips he always wanted. Living with his mom in Orel, Berezhnoy developed a love for animals, even those considered scary. After graduating from the Timiryazev Academy, he worked in zoology, studying various creatures. However, the financial constraints of scientific research led him to take part-time jobs and eventually embark on expeditions with the support of a Russian project. Berezhnoy's life took a turn when the war broke out, causing personal and professional turmoil. He found himself in Kazakhstan, helping people open bank cards and guiding tours in national parks. Disappointed with the job prospects in Kazakhstan, Berezhnoy decided to keep moving and sought opportunities in Montenegro. There, he found a community of relocated Russians and began giving lectures on venomous animals, building an audience through social media. Living a life on the road, Berezhnoy embraces constant movement, seeking new adventures that fulfill his wanderlust.",
  "summary": "Most Russians living abroad try to return to a familiar way of life as quickly as possible: they rent an apartment or a house, work or look for stable jobs, and spend most of their time in a single country. But some emigrants live differently. They move constantly from place to place, turning their everyday lives into one long journey. Meduza spoke with three emigrants who left Russia and chose a…",
  "key_points": [
    "Russian emigrants embrace life on the road, finding freedom in constant movement.",
    "Mikhail Berezhnoy, 29, visited 17 countries after leaving Russia, fulfilling his dream of travel."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}