Lev Skoriakin, who fled Russia, reflects on the consequences of seeking safety in former Soviet states, believing they would provide refuge but facing betrayal instead.
As outlined by Freedom House, the scale of transnational repression has increased, with neighboring states like Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan being complicit in returning dissidents to Russia.
Grady Vaughan of Freedom House emphasizes, 'Russia seeks to target not just political dissidents but also ordinary citizens who express dissent, indicating a broader clampdown on freedom.'
The situation highlights that despite initial safety, Russians fleeing to Central Asia may still face dangers, including deportation back to Russia under government pressure.
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