The economy is plummeting and the administration is tightening its grip. Rumor has it that Russia’s borders are being closed. Due to interest rate restrictions, only a few are allowed to cross the Finnish border.
PETER While there is still plenty of time to leave the Allegro train, anxious-looking people are flowing in St. Petersburg with their suitcases toward the departure check.
Many carry large suitcases and the whole family.
It’s hard to get interviews from busy people, but in a hurry with a man and big ranges Olga Borisovna stops for a moment.
He says he is leaving Russia but does not want to say where he is going.
– I’m leaving because of the war. I want to live in peace and comfort.
According to Olga Borisovna, the Russians are panicked and confused.
– It is not known what is true and what is a lie. That is our biggest problem. Let’s say one thing, but another seems to happen.
Russian propaganda has given a much more rosy picture of the war in Ukraine. The apparent collapse of the economy has also been best explained.
Allegro’s latest routes to Europe
Allegro has become one of the few connections from Russia to Europe due to the disruption of flights due to the war in Ukraine. In addition, buses run between Finland and Russia.
According to VR, trains to Finland have been almost full, although travel is still very limited due to the corona pandemic.
When entering Finland, Russians are still required to have an interest rate vaccination approved by Finland or a necessary work or family reason. Only Finnish or Russian citizens can board the train.
In practice, therefore, Russian emigrants are those who already live in Europe or have ties to Finland.
This group also includes Alex Perov, who lives with his family in Paris. He says he will return home to Allegro because the flights are broken. In Russia he was meeting his relatives.
Perov only gives his opinion on the situation in Russia when I tell him that the story will not be published until he is safe in Finland.
– I do not support war at all and the situation is getting worse all the time, Perov says.
– I don’t think I’ll be back for a long time. A lot needs to change so I can come back.
There are many reasons for the emigrants to leave Russia
Sanctions are pushing the Russian economy into a downward spiral. The grip of the regime is hardening under the guise of war.
More than 8,000 people have been arrested in anti-war protests since its outbreak, The OVD info website says. (switch to another service) Radio channel Eho Moskvy and television channel Dozhd have been shut down because they told the war honestly.
Rumors are set to close soon, at least for conscripts.
Working in Europe Mikhail is sad. He calls the situation a tragedy.
– It’s hard to find. Many have common roots. My family is partly from Ukraine,
He does not see a future in Russia.
– I feel insecure. There are no prospects for the future.
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