In Serbia, where, after the start of a special military operation on Many Russian citizens came to Ukraine, and a “mini-Russia” was formed. The Reuters news agency came to such conclusions after conversations with Serbian civil servants and emigrants.

The Agency notes that in No fewer Russian citizens have left Germany, but their presence is most acutely felt in Belgrade, whose population is less than two million people. Thus, the article says, clubs, kindergartens and medical institutions belonging to Russians have appeared in the Serbian capital. Russians who have moved in buy food from their compatriots’ shops, Russian musical groups, performers and comedians perform in Russian clubs, and artists show their work in galleries owned by Russian citizens.

According to the latest information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, from February 2022 to mid-2023, more than 30 thousand Russians registered as temporary residents in Serbia. In total, during this time, Russians have opened more than 11 thousand enterprises in the Balkan country.

Some emigrants find it difficult to integrate into society and prefer instead to hold on to the “mini-Russia” inside Serbia. At the same time, it is noted in the article, many Serbs support Moscow’s policy and do not share the views of those who left Of Russia.

Earlier, the official representative of the Foreign Policy Service of the European Union (EU), Peter Stano, said that the EU calls on Serbia to abandon strengthening relations with Russia, as this allegedly contradicts the country’s obligations as a candidate for membership in the community. To this, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Vulin replied that criticism of the meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin causes ridicule and disgust.

Source: https://news.mail.ru/society/62723260/