Russians flee their country in panic – reasons named

The article describes a new wave of emigration from Russia, driven by fear of mobilization, repression, and internet restrictions. Project 'Kovcheg' coordinator Yan Slovitsky calls it a 'panic wave'. Popular destinations include Georgia, Armenia, and Kazakhstan. Personal stories are cited, including that of activist Daniil Neonov, who fled to Armenia.

A 'Cursor' article describes a new wave of emigration from Russia, which human rights project 'Kovcheg' coordinator Yan Slovitsky characterizes as a 'panic wave'. The main reasons cited are fear of a new wave of mobilization, rumors of conscription, consequences of the fuel crisis due to drone strikes, and tightening internet censorship. Popular relocation destinations remain Georgia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, and Turkey. Personal stories are given: a 28-year-old marketer from Moscow urgently left for the Georgian border, and queer activist Daniil Neonov fled to Armenia after an administrative arrest. It is noted that the scale of departures has not yet reached the levels of 2022, but internal tension in society has peaked. Western observers emphasize that most of those leaving are driven by an instinct for self-preservation, not political statements. The article also mentions the reaction of neighboring countries, in particular a statement by the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, which drew criticism from the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Russians flee their country in panic – reasons named