The Russians abruptly started running. They leave the paradise of all inclusive Poles

After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, many Russians fled the country for fear of being drafted. They were besides affected by sanctions that hit the economy there. Turkey proved to be 1 of the most popular migration destinations. After 2 years, however, the Russians began to flee the paradise of all inclusive Poles.


Turkey is full of Russians. These people come there touristy, but besides permanently. In fresh years prices in popular cities, among others, in Antalya have been rising rapidly due to the influx of Russians who lived there permanently. But now the situation has changed. Putin's citizens pack their suitcases and return to the country or search a fresh home elsewhere. The list of reasons is long, but numbers indicate a large trend in leaving Turkey.

The Russians leave the paradise all inclusive Poles. Turkey's besides expensive

From the data that the "Iswiestia" diary reached in the Russian embassy in Turkey, the trend in leaving Erdogan's country is constantly developing. In 2023 153,000 Russians lived there permanently. By 2025, it is only 85,000 people.

Why the abrupt change of heart? According to The Moscow Times, the reason is primarily money. Inflation in Turkey is about 33% and the cost of surviving there is increasing. Real property prices only increased by 30% in a year. But money is only 1 reason.

The Russians who had lived there for 5 or even 10 years, long before the invasion of Ukraine, besides began to leave Turkey. In their case, it is hard to get an extension of the residence permit.

Turkey doesn't want any more Russians permanently? This may be indicated by officials

According to the Russian authorities, many people who own their own properties in Turkey and have lived there for years must pack their suitcases due to deficiency of a residence permit. There are besides many checks on the legality of the stay, which additionally force the Russians to return to the country or search a fresh home elsewhere.

– Many of my friends surviving in tourist regions (Antalya, Alanya) and besides in Istanbul, have no extended permit. At the same time, these people have lived in Turkey for 5-10 years. Officials may refuse to renew approval even if you have a home. And surviving there without approval is illegal. Not everyone is ready for this – said Irina Neplyueva, a resident of Istanbul, in an interview with "Izwiestia".

In the face of this situation, the Russians must search a fresh home. This is frequently found in Serbia, Kazakhstan, Armenia or Georgia. Many effort to decision permanently to Spain and Portugal.