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Expat numbers down as downturn bites

The recent crisis has pushed upward of 30% of expats working in Russia back to their respective countries. Their numbers are on the decline - and many are choosing not come to Russia.

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Source: http://rt.com/Business/2010-08-21/expat-numbers-down-downturn.html