Russia's massive brain drain is ravaging the economy - these stunning figures show why it will soon be smaller than Indonesia's

The brain drain caused by Russia's war on Ukraine, with a majority of highly educated and younger individuals leaving the country, will have a significant negative impact on the Russian economy, causing a record labor shortage and leading to a decline in GDP that will see Russia fall behind Indonesia in 2026.

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