Spatial structure of migration attractiveness of Russian regions at the local level
... are characterized as depressed, repelling population outflows, while others serve as "migration centers" that attract large numbers of residents. The migration appeal of such centers is often determined by specific factors related to their economic and geographical position, including proximity to major urban agglomerations and coastal locations, the presence of large industrial and production hubs, extensive transportation networks, and borderland positions. The combination of these factors in different parts ...