Migration processes in the regions of the Asian border region of Russia: the experience of building a typology

摘要

Russia is one of the most attractive countries for international migration. The diversity of its regions, significant differences in geographical, economic position are manifested in the uneven risks caused by migration flows. An assessment of the specifics of the socio-economic development of the Asian border regions was carried out on the basis of an analysis of regional statistics regarding international migration, factors that restrain and stimulate the flow of migrants to the region are revealed. The article presents a typology of the regions of the Asian border region on the basis of a set of indicators combining the features of the demographic situation, border status, economic status, as well as educational and migration strategies.