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  • Turkey Russians WEB
  • May 2, 2022
  • Content Type Package
  • Language English
  • Transcript/Script English USAGM SHARE ((PLAYBOOK SLUG: TURKEY RUSSIANS HEADLINE: Turkey Becomes an Oasis for Russian Exiles TEASER: Turkey is one of the few countries where Russian airplanes can land, and Russian passport holders can enter without visas. PUBLISHED AT: 5/2/2022 at 3:55pm BYLINE: Dorian Jones CONTRIBUTOR: DATELINE: Istanbul. VIDEOGRAPHER: Berke Bas DO NOT USE NAME FOR SECURITY REASONS, Agency PRODUCER: SCRIPT EDITORS: LR, MAS, SR VIDEO SOURCE (S): VOA ORIGINAL, AFP PLATFORMS: WEB __ TV X__ RADIO __ TRT: 3:03 VID APPROVED BY: MAS TYPE: TVPKG UPDATE:)) ((INTRO)) [[Turkey is one of the few countries where Russian airplanes can fly and Russian passport holders can enter without visas, making it a prime destination for Russians seeking to escape both Putin’s crackdowns and the effects of economic sanctions. For VOA, Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.]] ((NARRATOR)) Taste of home. Andre, not his real name, makes a cup of his favorite Russian tea with a fellow exile. Andre fled to Istanbul last month amid rumors of the introduction of nationwide conscription. ((Andre, Russian Exile ((male in English) (audio a bit low) “When I received the news that there might be conscription, I just had two hours to take my things and go. And I know people who were trying to leave Russia. Police started to talk with them (asking) why are you going? I chose Istanbul because it's not so far. I already knew something about this city. I have connections here and I can hear just Russian language just everywhere.” ((NARRATOR)) Istanbul has historical ties with Russia and a tradition of hosting Russians escaping their country's turmoil. Turkey is also one of few remaining countries Russian planes can fly to and offers visa-free travel, making it a popular destination for Russians, including those seeking a way to EU countries. [[RADIO VERSION: This Russian exile, who also declined to give his name, saw this time as a good opportunity to leave.]] ((Russian Exile ((male in English) ON CAMERA -ORIGINAL)) “I read the news, and I think the borders will be closed.; I think it’s [the] last chance to move. You can easily come to Europe from Russia. You just first go to Istanbul and then to Europe. I know many friends of mine are in other countries. They just traveled and decided not to go back.” ((NARRATOR)) Many Russians are now buying properties in Turkey, which brings with it the opportunity to secure their savings and even Turkish citizenship. ((NARRATOR)) For Turkish real estate companies like Property Turkey, this is boom time. Even Russia's exclusion from the SWIFT money transfer system is proving no obstacle to Russians buying property in Turkey. [[RADIO VERSION: Alex Cihanoglu is a real estate agent in Istanbul.]] ((Alex Cihanoglu, Real Estate Agent - ((female in English) ON CAMERA -ORIGINAL)) “People who are looking for the citizenship program, they [are] most interested in investment properties in Istanbul. Nowadays, due to the SWIFT ban, people are stuck with transferring money. But there is a way; especially cryptocurrency is one of the best ways how they can move their funds to Turkey ((NARRATOR)) Andre says he plans to move on to Europe and establish a new life, but his thoughts are with the family and country he left behind. ((Andre, Russian Exile ((male in English) ON CAMERA -ORIGINAL)) “I am thinking about them every day and making calls and writing them almost every day. Actually, I want to take them from Russia or just have hope that Russia can change. I cannot imagine how long it can take because it already looks like the bad years of the USSR. For me, (it’s the) death of Russia.” ((NARRATOR)) For now, Andre spends time in Istanbul with the support of local Turks and a growing network of Russians for whom Turkey has become a refuge. ((Dorian Jones, for VOA News, Istanbul))
  • Transcript/Script USAGM SHARE ((PLAYBOOK SLUG: TURKEY RUSSIANS HEADLINE: Turkey Becomes an Oasis for Russian Exiles TEASER: Turkey is one of the few countries where Russian airplanes can land, and Russian passport holders can enter without visas. PUBLISHED AT: 5/2/2022 at 3:55pm BYLINE: Dorian Jones CONTRIBUTOR: DATELINE: Istanbul. VIDEOGRAPHER: Berke Bas DO NOT USE NAME FOR SECURITY REASONS, Agency PRODUCER: SCRIPT EDITORS: LR, MAS, SR VIDEO SOURCE (S): VOA ORIGINAL, AFP PLATFORMS: WEB __ TV X__ RADIO __ TRT: 3:03 VID APPROVED BY: MAS TYPE: TVPKG UPDATE:)) ((INTRO)) [[Turkey is one of the few countries where Russian airplanes can fly and Russian passport holders can enter without visas, making it a prime destination for Russians seeking to escape both Putin’s crackdowns and the effects of economic sanctions. For VOA, Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.]] ((NARRATOR)) Taste of home. Andre, not his real name, makes a cup of his favorite Russian tea with a fellow exile. Andre fled to Istanbul last month amid rumors of the introduction of nationwide conscription. ((Andre, Russian Exile ((male in English) (audio a bit low) “When I received the news that there might be conscription, I just had two hours to take my things and go. And I know people who were trying to leave Russia. Police started to talk with them (asking) why are you going? I chose Istanbul because it's not so far. I already knew something about this city. I have connections here and I can hear just Russian language just everywhere.” ((NARRATOR)) Istanbul has historical ties with Russia and a tradition of hosting Russians escaping their country's turmoil. Turkey is also one of few remaining countries Russian planes can fly to and offers visa-free travel, making it a popular destination for Russians, including those seeking a way to EU countries. [[RADIO VERSION: This Russian exile, who also declined to give his name, saw this time as a good opportunity to leave.]] ((Russian Exile ((male in English) ON CAMERA -ORIGINAL)) “I read the news, and I think the borders will be closed.; I think it’s [the] last chance to move. You can easily come to Europe from Russia. You just first go to Istanbul and then to Europe. I know many friends of mine are in other countries. They just traveled and decided not to go back.” ((NARRATOR)) Many Russians are now buying properties in Turkey, which brings with it the opportunity to secure their savings and even Turkish citizenship. ((NARRATOR)) For Turkish real estate companies like Property Turkey, this is boom time. Even Russia's exclusion from the SWIFT money transfer system is proving no obstacle to Russians buying property in Turkey. [[RADIO VERSION: Alex Cihanoglu is a real estate agent in Istanbul.]] ((Alex Cihanoglu, Real Estate Agent - ((female in English) ON CAMERA -ORIGINAL)) “People who are looking for the citizenship program, they [are] most interested in investment properties in Istanbul. Nowadays, due to the SWIFT ban, people are stuck with transferring money. But there is a way; especially cryptocurrency is one of the best ways how they can move their funds to Turkey ((NARRATOR)) Andre says he plans to move on to Europe and establish a new life, but his thoughts are with the family and country he left behind. ((Andre, Russian Exile ((male in English) ON CAMERA -ORIGINAL)) “I am thinking about them every day and making calls and writing them almost every day. Actually, I want to take them from Russia or just have hope that Russia can change. I cannot imagine how long it can take because it already looks like the bad years of the USSR. For me, (it’s the) death of Russia.” ((NARRATOR)) For now, Andre spends time in Istanbul with the support of local Turks and a growing network of Russians for whom Turkey has become a refuge. ((Dorian Jones, for VOA News, Istanbul))
  • NewsML Media Topics Arts, Culture, Entertainment and Media
  • Network VOA
  • Embargo Date May 2, 2022 15:51 EDT
  • Byline Dorian Jones
  • Brand / Language Service Voice of America
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