Russian Exodus to Armenia Grows Amid Mobilization Fears

Reports indicate a fresh wave of Russian citizens is leaving Russia as rumors of a new military mobilization spread. Many are heading to Armenia, where demand for apartments has surged, pushing rents up about 30% in three months. Real‑estate agents in Yerevan say inquiries from Russians have “taken the market by storm.” Some migrants, who previously fled after the 2022 mobilization, remain in Armenia, noting the country’s relatively easy entry and welcoming attitude.

The exodus mirrors the early stage of the Ukraine war, when hundreds of thousands of Russians sought to cross borders to avoid conscription. Fear of President Vladimir Putin’s potential call‑up is the primary driver of the current departures.