The changes in the migration patterns in the post-Soviet states: the first decade

Following a short-term burst of migration activity after the dissolution of the USSR, the current situation is marked by the unusually low population territorial mobility, defined by both the political and, increasingly, the socioeconomic factors. While this trend indicates some degree of minority a...

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Published in:Communist and post-communist studies 2004-12, Vol.37 (4), p.481-508
Main Authors: Korobkov, Andrei V., Zaionchkovskaia, Zhanna A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
C.I.S
Commonwealth of Independent States
Decades
Economic Crises
Ethnic groups
Illegal immigrants
Illegal migration
Labor market
Labor migration
Labour migration
Migration
Migration Patterns
Post-Soviet studies
Postcommunist Societies
Russia
Russian Federation
Social policy
Socioeconomic development
Socioeconomic Factors
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Summary:Following a short-term burst of migration activity after the dissolution of the USSR, the current situation is marked by the unusually low population territorial mobility, defined by both the political and, increasingly, the socioeconomic factors. While this trend indicates some degree of minority accommodation, it also demonstrates the depth of economic crisis and increasing socioeconomic differentiation. Visible also is the disproportionate influence exercised by Russia on the formation of migration flows in the region. Remaining the major recipient of migrants, Russia increasingly plays a role of supplier of labor migrants to the West, and acts as a “bridge” for those attempting to reach Western Europe. Meanwhile, Russia still lacks an effective legislative base, institutional mechanisms, and political will for dealing with the new migration flows.
ISSN:0967-067X
1873-6920
DOI:10.1016/j.postcomstud.2004.09.004