Many young Russians are fleeing from Russia to Georgia to escape the war in Ukraine. The decision to leave comes in a context marked by a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks and by persistent rumors of an imminent troop mobilization for the conflict.
The typical route of these fugitives begins with a train journey, followed by a land crossing by car to the border with Georgia. This route has become the main path for those seeking to leave Russia.
Georgia has become one of the most sought-after destinations by Russians who wish to avoid military recruitment and the direct consequences of the war. The country offers, relatively speaking, greater freedom and security to those who manage to cross the border.
