Russian Cultural Communities within the Czech Republic: Economics, Perceptions and Integration.

In today's globalized society, immigration has become an increasingly prevalent issue within Central EU countries, sparking intense debates and discourse across numerous platforms. However, while these issues hold great importance within individual host countries, there is a distinct lack of literature available regarding particular migration flows. The aim of this paper is the quantitative and qualitative study of Russian cultural centers within the Czech Republic. As one of the largest third country national groups within the country, Russian migrants create an important impact on Czech socio-economic spheres. Through an analysis of pre-existing research, statistics, and historic developments, this paper offers an examination of the economic and demographic shifts that have lead to the rise and decline of popular Russian centers within the Czech Republic. The research shows that Russian migrants are primarily wealthy, educated, and intend on staying in the country long term for either education or work. Additionally, the existence of strong cultural communities and negative perceptions by the majority community somewhat delay the process of their integration. By analyzing the growth, demographics, and levels of integration within specific cultural centers, researchers are able to gather a better understanding of Russian migration as a whole. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]