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In light of these demographic challenges, migration has been seen as a potential lifeline for Russia. Historically, migration can offset population loss, yet Russia's restrictive immigration policies following the 1990s have limited inflows. The disappearance of ethnic Russian individuals from territories of the former Soviet Union has significantly restricted the pool of potential returnees.
Currently, a significant brain drain is underway as educated individuals leave for opportunities in Europe, the US, and beyond. This trend has intensified post-Ukraine invasion, where many have sought refuge from potential conscription.