About 98,000 Russians crossed into Kazakhstan in a single week after President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial military deployment to fight in Ukraine.
Georgia, which is part of the former Soviet Union, appeared to be the most popular destination for people to cross by car, bicycle or on foot.
People with visas have been arriving by land. Plane tickets abroad sold out very fast.
According to the Defense Ministry of Russia, only 300,000 people with prior combat or other military service will be called up. Fears of a larger call-up sent men of all ages and genders to airports and border crossings.
The number of Russians crossing the border was announced by the Interior Minister of the country.
The president of the country ordered his government to help Russians enter.
We need to take care of them and make sure they're safe. The issue is political and humanitarian. I ordered the government to take the necessary measures and will hold talks with Russia.
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