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

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/russias-massive-brain-drain-is-ravaging-the-economy-these-stunning-figures-show-why-it-will-soon-be-smaller-than-indonesias/
- Published: 2023-09-05T09:30:49-05:00
- Author: Curated by John Wysocki

Photo caption: Russian President Vladimir Putin. Photo credit: Gavriil Grigorov / Sputnik / AFP via Getty Images. Article by Filip De Mott. Insider – September 3, 2023. Russia’s war on Ukraine has fueled a massive brain drain that will hobble Putin’s economy. By some estimates, 80% of those who have left Russia are college educated, and 86% are under the age of 45. Russia’s GDP, as measured by purchasing power parity, will fall behind Indonesia’s in 2026. […] Click here to view original web page at www.businessinsider.com