"Highly qualified middle-class professionals, feeling ignored by the country's economy and political system, are emigrating in search of greener pastures."
The Hindu : Opinion / Lead : The Russians are leaving … Russia: Russians consider emigration as their chance for self-attainment and a better life. Who could have imagined two decades ago that Russians would be leaving their country in search of social justice and security?
In absolute terms, emigration from Russia is not that big when compared with many other countries. Moreover, it is offset by the influx of immigrants from other former Soviet States. The problem is that the country has been haemorrhaging highly qualified and entrepreneurial cadres, the cream of society, whereas the bulk of newcomers are unskilled labourers from Central Asia.
Cynics say the Kremlin is only too happy to see the disgruntled leave the country and this is one reason why it has been pushing for a visa-free travel arrangement with Europe. The country that lives off its oil and minerals does not need that many qualified specialists anyway.
The Hindu : Opinion / Lead : The Russians are leaving … Russia: Russians consider emigration as their chance for self-attainment and a better life. Who could have imagined two decades ago that Russians would be leaving their country in search of social justice and security?
In absolute terms, emigration from Russia is not that big when compared with many other countries. Moreover, it is offset by the influx of immigrants from other former Soviet States. The problem is that the country has been haemorrhaging highly qualified and entrepreneurial cadres, the cream of society, whereas the bulk of newcomers are unskilled labourers from Central Asia.
Cynics say the Kremlin is only too happy to see the disgruntled leave the country and this is one reason why it has been pushing for a visa-free travel arrangement with Europe. The country that lives off its oil and minerals does not need that many qualified specialists anyway.
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