Description
This study examines the recent migration from Russia to Serbia and Turkey, offering a comparative perspective on the demographics, motivations, and circumstances of those fleeing the current political and economic environment in Russia. By exploring who these migrants are and the diverse factors driving their decisions to relocate, this analysis sheds light on the experiences they encounter in their respective host countries. The comparative framework investigates the responses of both Serbia and Turkey—nations with different geopolitical alignments, economic structures, and migration policies—towards the emerging layers of the Russian diaspora. This comparison enriches our understanding of diaspora formation in non-Western settings, highlighting the adaptability of transnational groups and how different political regimes shape the contours of diaspora mobilization. By comparing the Russian diasporas in these two host countries, the study contributes to the broader discourse on migration, identity, and diaspora strategies in different political contexts which offer varying opportunity structures.
