... the young generation, students. A total of 72 percent of Ukrainians would like their children to live abroad: there is certainly an economic aspect to this, but it also has to do with mindset. The ruralization of the economy will continue to determine migration trends because the failure to preserve Ukraine’s current industrial potential will mean that Ukraine will face a population surplus in terms of what is required for the new economic structure. This situation can be changed by creating a favorable investment climate, new jobs and special ...
Over the two decades of the post-Soviet period, Ukraine has been the key migration partner for Russia, with almost two million individuals having emigrated to Russia since 1992, according to Russia's Federal Statistics Agency. In 2012, more than 50,000 more arrived, which makes Ukraine Russia's second largest supplier of immigrants ...
The current crisis in Ukraine is expected to cause only a slight, short-term rise in “stress” immigration into Russia. However, in the longer term, the level of immigration from Ukraine to Russia is expected to fall, mostly due to Russia’s tarnished image, particularly as perceived in Western Ukraine, and a broader range of legitimate opportunities for the Ukrainians to move to countries in the developed Western world.
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... speech. RIAC Program Director Ivan Timofeev moderated the discussion.
During the debates young experts in the field of international relations had an opportunity to discuss some of the most important challenges Russia is facing today:
1) Do Russia and Ukraine need each other?
2) Is the image of Russia abroad so important for the country?
3) Does the Eurasian Union need new members?
Distinguished experts on international relations also participated in the debates. In particular, senior research fellow,...
