Only 16% of Russians would like to move to another country. A figure which is exactly the same as the number of Americans who dream of leaving their homeland. Also, over half of Russians believe emigration is a sign of disloyalty.
According to a survey by WCIOM, All-Russian Center for the Study of Public Opinion, 51% of respondents agreed that moving to another country is “wrong, dishonest and unpatriotic,” with only 42% believing emigration to be morally acceptable. The negative view of leaving Russia is mainly held by those of an older age, with 69% of those over 60 disapproving. On the contrary, 71% of under 25s think that location isn’t important, and it is more important to be “comfortable.”
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