Russia’s war on Ukraine has caused massive waves of outmigration of its citizens to the countries of Central Asia and the South Caucasus. These migration flows are highly fluid and are having a powerful impact on the receiving states, both on their governments and societies. The sudden influx of Russian immigrants has stimulated social and political tensions among Russia’s neighbors. What is the future for these new immigrants? Will they stay, and how are local societies in the receiving states reacting to their presence? The panel will discuss the ongoing developments around Russian migration to Central Asia and the South Caucasus, compare the situations in Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, and share thoughts on the political, economic, and social implications of this new Russian exile. |