RUSSIAN EXODUS: MOBILITY AND GRAVITY
Journal: Çukurova Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi
Year: 2025

The war between Russia and Ukraine has triggered large-scale internal and international displacement. This forced mobility has affected not only Ukrainians but also Russian citizens. Following President Putin’s announcement of partial military mobilization on 21 September 2022, a significant number of Russians fled the country to avoid conscription. This study focuses on the most preferred destination countries, specifically Türkiye, Georgia, Armenia, Serbia, and Kazakhstan, examines the factors