The Case of Russian Migrants in the South Caucasus (Armenia and Georgia)
This study analyses the process and consequences of the migration of artists and cultural workers from Russia to the countries of the South Caucasus (specificially Armenia and Georgia) after the start of the Russian war against Ukraine in 2022. The case study highlights the importance of respect and understanding of cultural rights in international cultural cooperation. Which cultural actors and institutions migrated to Armenia and Georgia? How did this change the local cultural scene in the respective countries? Which cultural narratives gain prominence? What challenges and opportunities arise as a result?
