Phenomenon of social adaptation of forced Ukrainian migrants in Eastern European countries: some models, regulatory mechanisms
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https://doi.org/10.32752/2786-5185-2023-3-1-2-28-41Keywords:
Temporary protection, Forced migration, Refugees, Social adaptationAbstract
The war in Ukraine has led to the largest migration crisis in Europe since World War II. Over 14.5 million citizens have left Ukraine after February 24, 2022, with 11.7 million of them heading to European Union countries. The scale of forced migration by Ukrainians has compelled EU countries to take unprecedented measures to provide protection to our citizens against russian military aggression. This article analyzes and identifies key models and mechanisms of social adaptation for forced migrants from Ukraine in Eastern European countries, using examples from aspects in Poland and the Czech Republic. It is noted that the phenomenon of social adaptation of forced migrants from Ukraine in Eastern European countries, primarily in Poland and the Czech Republic, is based on a complex of objective and subjective factors. The determining factors include ethnic roots, historical and cultural heritage, previous rich interconnections, and practices of socio-economic interaction. The implemented temporary protection regulations for forced migrants in EU countries, as well as the models and mechanisms of social adaptation for Ukrainians who have obtained such status, testify to their systematic nature and effectiveness. However, the 30% indicator of those unwilling to return to Ukraine exacerbates the problem of catastrophic consequences of mass migration for Ukraine’s most valuable capital – its human and intellectual resources. The article suggests directions for further research on the issues of studying European models and mechanisms of social adaptation for Ukrainian migrants, particularly in countries with potentially similar cultural-ethical identities in Eastern Europe, in terms of creating optimal conditions and principles for their reverse migration and reintegration, as well as the applicability of the phenomenon of social adaptation for forced migrants in realizing Ukraine’s European aspirations and its accession to the EU.
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