Why young Russians are leaving the country | Russia Beyond The Headlines

Why young Russians are leaving the country | Russia Beyond The Headlines:

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Experts feel that people have become more relaxed about moving because these movements
are more like stages in life and not like irreversible changes. Source: ShutterStock

Almost 50 percent of Russians think that moving to another country is admissible but only 13 percent, mostly young people, are really ready to emigrate, according to Russian Public Opinion Research Center (WCIOM). The Russians who leave to live abroad are sure they will enjoy stability and a better environment, while those who choose to stay cannot part with their culture and close ones.
Elena Kurepina, a bank worker, 28, has a university degree and is fluent in English. She is not overly patriotic — she’s rather think of herself as a pragmatist. She does not want to leave Russia. “I like living in Russia”, says the Muscovite.
“I like being able to meet my parents, not over Skype and not once a year, but whenever I want. Here I have my friends, a decent job, and catch phrases from favourite films that, for some reason, cease to be funny when translated into another language.”"

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