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Giving Voice to the Unheard

New immigrants to Israel, following the war between Ukraine and Russia
The Silent Wave: Russian Immigration to Israel Amid the Ukraine War

Milan Czerny
S homrim shed light on the significant yet underreported wave of immigration from Russia to Israel
following the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war. The investigation highlighted the challenges, mo-
tivations, and integration struggles faced by Russian immigrants arriving under rapidly changing geopo-
litical circumstances.
Impact: The investigation brought public attention to the social and political implications of this wave
of immigration and prompted discussions in both media and policy circles about how best to support
these new immigrants.

Shomrim is a unique force in Israeli journalism—combining
independence, agility and innovation in a way no other
newsroom does. Free from commercial and political influence, we
don’t chase trends; we pursue the truth, no matter how inconvenient.”

Michael Levi, Shomrim Head of Data and Infographics

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