Risks for Russians in Kazakhstan — Radio Meduza

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Risks for Russians in Kazakhstan

Radio Meduza

Kazakhstan has become an unsafe place for anti-war Russians. Why aren’t they leaving?

Kazakhstan was one of the most popular destinations for anti-war Russians emigrating. In 2026, the local authorities began regularly detaining them and sometimes deporting them to Russia. Even so, many Russians who moved to Kazakhstan are still staying in the country. They told Meduza why they are not leaving despite the risks. Listen to these stories on Radio Meduza, and you can read the text here.

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