The article discusses the experiences of Russian emigrants who fled due to fears of persecution and mobilization amidst the Ukraine war. Arseny, an IT worker who left on the day of Putin's announcement of partial mobilization, reflects on the chaotic escape and subsequent struggles abroad. Many Russians have returned home after failing to adapt to life outside the country. Human rights lawyer Anastasia Burakova estimates that nearly two million Russians left post-invasion, with support initiatives being crucial for those remaining abroad.
Estimates vary about how many Russians left after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, but many have returned home after struggling abroad.
Anastasia Burakova noted that many emigres lack international experience or language skills, making it difficult for them to build new lives abroad.
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