The conference examined new challenges and opportunities faced by contemporary migration systems in Europe and Russia. Changing infrastructure such as modern facilities at border crossing points, the accessibility of visa services, and new and affordable transportation links have all contributed to the fact that borders are becoming more open. As a result, people now consider neighboring or even distant countries as places to live, work, study, or travel more easily. This has contributed to the diversification of trans-border mobility and the types and categories of migrants. On the other hand, intensive migration has led to new challenges faced by governments: these have ignited debate and introduced programs for migrant integration. This conference provided an international and inter-disciplinary space for discussing all of these issues. Around 80 participants from 17 countries such as Belarus, Belgium, Finland, France, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland took part in the conference. In all, more than 27 participants are from abroad, and 11 Russian cities were represented.
