More than 60,000 Russians arrived in Armenia in 2022, fleeing war and political persecution. The capital Yerevan became a refuge for exiles....
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The capital of Armenia has become, in recent years, a refuge for Russians fleeing war, mobilization and political persecution. More than 60,000 Russians have arrived in Yerevan since 2022, according to government data quoted by The i Paper. The ancient city has gradually transformed as the new arrivals built a new life there. Egor, a former police officer from Sankt Petersburg, fled Russia after participating in anti-Kremlin protests. The 31-yea…