Half a million Russians have fled the country in the last year. Many are avoiding military service, or are afraid of getting in trouble for speaking out against the war in Ukraine. Nearby Georgia has been a top destination, because Russians don’t need visas to get there. Levi Bridges reports from the capital Tbilisi on how Russians are fitting in, and transforming the economy and culture in their new home.
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