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Russian Migration Policy’s Effects on Eurasian Human Mobility

As a major destination country for both permanent and temporary migrants, Russia has a significant influence on migration flows in the region. Professor Ivakhnyuk’s presentation examined Russian migration policy using official statistics, sociological surveys, and political dialogue between stakeholders. Her findings demonstrate how a liberal and consistent state policy towards labor migrants could meet the economic, demographic, and geopolitical interests of the Russian Federation.

Date & Time

Wednesday
Oct. 12, 2016
3:30pm – 4:30pm ET

Location

5th Floor, Woodrow Wilson Center
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Overview

Kennan Institute Distinguished Speaker Series

As a major destination country for both permanent and temporary migrants, Russia has a significant influence on migration flows in the region. Professor Ivakhnyuk’s presentation examined Russian migration policy using official statistics, sociological surveys, and political dialogue between stakeholders. Her findings demonstrate how a liberal and consistent state policy towards labor migrants could meet the economic, demographic, and geopolitical interests of the Russian Federation.

Speaker

Irina Ivakhnyuk

Irina Ivakhnyuk

Russian migration expert
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Hosted By

Kennan Institute

The Kennan Institute is the premier US center for advanced research on Russia and Eurasia and the oldest and largest regional program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. The Kennan Institute is committed to improving American understanding of Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the surrounding region though research and exchange.  Read more

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