Andreenkova A.V., Voronina N.S. (2025) Long-term Geographic Mobility in the Life Path among Different Generations of Russians: Level, Direction, Motivation, Potential. Mir Rossii, vol. 34, no 2, pp. 143–165 (in Russian). DOI: 10.17323 ...

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Abstract

The article analyzes the long-term geographic mobility of different generations of Russians based on an all-Russian population survey conducted by CESSI in the fall of 2023. The study examines respondents who have passed a significant segment of their life course: 50–59 years old, 60–69 years old, and 70 years old and older. These studies allow us to conclude that the level of geographic mobility of Russians of all generations studied is relatively low. Three generations of Russians differ in their level of geographic mobility. It was revealed that two-thirds of the population of the Russian Federation over 50 years of age did not experience geographic mobility, and respondents of the other two generations more often made a one-time change of residence or moved more than twice. The most mobile is the generation 70 years old and older, and the least mobile is the generation 50–59 years old. Most respondents of all generations experienced upward geographic mobility (slightly less than half of the moves). Geographic mobility is not associated with any sociodemographic factors except income. In most cases, respondents were able to identify one dominant motive for their geographic movement, regardless of generational affiliation - family circumstances. In addition to family motives, which predominate among all respondents, motives for moving are related to the age at which the move occurs: at a young age, educational motives predominate, on average, labour motives, and at an older age, improving the quality of life. The unrealized potential of geographic mobility is 10%. The main barriers to the implementation of geographic mobility are the lack of material resources, the perception of high risks, psychological reasons, and existing obligations. The motivation for potential mobility differs from real one and is associated with the desire for a positive change in life.