Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine about 20,000 Russian citizens arrived in Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan would allow Russian citizens to enter and stay in the country for up to 90 days using their domestic passports. Kazakhstan authorities promised accommodations, temporary shelter and said they would open facilities. Authorities suggested that the Russians would have to provide their international documents and passport in order to get housing and help. While nearly 20,000 Russians left Kazakhstan in search of better refuge.

Russian citizens queue outside a public service centre in the city of Oral, Kazakhstan September 27, 2022. REUTERS/Raul Uporov