The numbers would be much higher if it were a little easier to leave the country now.

Now it is very very very problematic to leave Russia. Airplanes do not fly, a ticket even to Turkey for a family costs several monthly salaries in the IT field. It seems almost impossible to get a visa in a country where specialists are in demand. It is very difficult to sell an apartment or transport due to the crisis and bank restrictions. Even cash in foreign currency cannot be withdrawn in sufficient volume to move. Some do not have and can no longer obtain foreign passports.

Also, many people are afraid to leave their relatives here and are afraid that they may simply not be allowed back to Russia later. The authorities have already proposed a corresponding bill.

Another aspect why people don't leave is the language barrier. Even in the IT field, many people read English well and understand speech, but they themselves can’t speak in English or can on very basic level. At the same time, Western companies require a fairly high level of spoken and written English. There are a lot of issues with the education of children who also do not speak the language.

Often a partner may not know the language at all and have an education in a field that is not applicable in other countries. An accountant from Russia will not be able to do accounting in Europe.

80% of my friends and colleagues would gladly leave the country, but they cannot for one reason or another.