INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
elsewhere.Many Russians who first landed in eastern Europe, Turkey or the South Caucasus after the invasion have since moved onward to
western Europe in search of greater tolerance, contradicting the policies and barriers to their relocating there.All of the individuals
interviewed for this story declined to use their last names, citing concerns for their safety.Germany has become one of the more viable
Vitaly Nevar / TASSAna, who recently obtained a three-year freelance visa, said moving to Germany was less of an aspiration than it was one
Baltics, banned cars with Russian license plates from crossing their borders, highlighting the reluctance of many European countries to host
opposition activists have been detained and extradited to their home country in recent months.In western Europe, by contrast, measures meant
he was treated poorly by both the Croatian authorities and fellow residents of his asylum dormitory
you tell the Spaniards the details of the horror that is happening in Russia, they cannot believe that everything could be much worse than
applied for asylum in Croatia in mid-2022, citing the threat of persecution in Russia due to his anti-war activities
Times at the start of his asylum process under the name Andrei to protect his identity while his application was being evaluated.Asylum
status grants Ivan five years of protection in Croatia, after which he can apply for an extension
after the war started.He is now based in Berlin, where he helps to support a growing community of Russian emigres at one of the hubs he
have been several suspected assassination attempts on exiled Russian journalists, including former Novaya Gazeta reporter Elena
They also help Russians with integration and provide them with other support in their host countries.Benjamin said Germany is a logical
this with just my Russian passport
Russian on the phone, with friends or family, people sometimes ask if I am Ukrainian, these people have good intentions, but I have to tell
emotional challenges of starting a new life in a different country, several of the Russians interviewed for this article said they
