Characteristics of Tracking Academic Migration in Russia and Abroad

Lifestyle migration in the NorthThis article investigates the migration of students to northern Norway from northern Russia on a quota programme. On finishing their education, the students are expected to repatriate to their home country, but this and earlier studies show that many students do not repatriate. The reasons they migrate and do not leave the country they have moved to are explored. Contrary to the common view on Russian migration, namely that most migration occurs on economic grounds, this study looks into migration as simply lifestyle. Lifestyle migration is viewed as the search for a better country to live in. Through narratives by previous and present students of the programme, the study reflects on the differences between a student's former country and the new one. We find that there are different reasons for migration, the main ones being adventure and freedom. Free to make their own choices and flexibility in both work and free time, the students are able to make choices they are unable to make in their home country. Furthermore, reasons such as peace and stability are also important. Migration is therefore explained as choice of lifestyle.

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Characteristics of Tracking Academic Migration in Russia and Abroad

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