Two-thirds of Russians who left after February 24, 2022 are leaving domestic companies, but are in no hurry to completely sever relations with the country, according to the results of a sociological study by OutRush. At the same time, immediately after a large wave of emigration in the spring-autumn of 2022, the incomes of the majority of those who left fell sharply, sociologists emphasize. The survey was conducted among almost 11 thousand respondents in more than 100 countries.
The number of Russian citizens who continue to work for companies from Russia in exile has decreased to 13%. This figure continues to fall, which, in turn, leads to a decrease in income figures, as well as the standard of living of relocants. Before emigration, the share of those working in Russian companies among the same group was 43%. Income falls mainly among the richest emigrants, while the poorest respondents with low incomes do not experience any changes in their finances. In addition, sociologists note the lack of growth in unemployment among relocants, even despite the difficulties faced by those who left.
Sociologists also record a high level of trust and support from the governments of the countries to which respondents relocated. In particular, Russians are sympathetic to the ruling elites in Germany, Armenia, Serbia and Israel. The lowest level of trust in local authorities among Russian emigration was recorded in Georgia and Turkey. According to researchers, this may be due to the actions of the governments of these countries in domestic politics.
At the same time, about 90% of those who left continue to follow domestic politics in Russia and show civic activity, including expressing their own opinions through the media and social networks. Most relocants are ready to participate in political life and do not want to completely sever ties with the country.
The report was supervised by sociologists Emil Kamalov and Ivetta Sergeeva from the European University Institute (Italy). The authors warn that the research sample may not reflect the full picture of the Russian emigration community.
Source: Rosbalt
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