math_mommy | Gemini can understand Mongolian

Стало мне любопытно - а может ли Gemini прочесть монгольскую прессу и сделать доклад по предложенному вопросу. И - может.

Question: Can you check Mongolian media, published on the Internet, and see if Buryats try to hide from being drown into Russian-Ukrainian war by migrating into Mongolia?

Answer: Based on recent reporting from Mongolian and regional media through February 2026, there is significant evidence of an ongoing, though now more stabilized, migration of Buryats to Mongolia to avoid the conflict in Ukraine.

As the war enters its fifth year, the "machinery" of this migration has shifted from a chaotic emergency to a more organized diaspora movement.

1. The State of Migration (2022–2026)

Initially, the announcement of "partial mobilization" in September 2022 triggered a massive exodus. At that time, Mongolian media reported kilometer-long queues at the Altanbulag border crossing.
Current Status: By early 2026, activist groups like the Free Buryatia Foundation note that while the initial "panic" has subsided, a steady stream of people continues to leave. Most who intended to flee have already settled in Mongolia or moved further abroad.
Volume: Organizations have processed over 10,000 requests for help with evacuation and political asylum over the course of the war.

2. Disproportionate Impact on Buryatia

Research published in early 2026 (such as reports by Mediazona and Grey Dynamics) highlights why this migration is so persistent.
Casualty Rates: Buryatia remains one of the regions with the highest death tolls relative to its population. In some small Buryat villages (uluses), nearly 2% of the total male population has been confirmed killed.
"Cannon Fodder" Sentiment: Former Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj famously described the use of Mongolic ethnic groups (Buryats, Tuvans, and Kalmyks) as "nothing more than cannon fodder," a sentiment that continues to circulate in Mongolian social media to encourage hospitality toward refugees.

3. Mongolian Societal and Government Response

The response within Mongolia has been a delicate balancing act:
Government Neutrality: Officially, the Mongolian government maintains a "multi-vector" foreign policy, trying not to provoke Russia while simultaneously allowing migrants to stay.
Public Support: There is a strong "Pan-Mongolic" sentiment among the public. Many Mongolians view Buryats as "brothers" (ethnically and linguistically related). Local NGOs and volunteer groups have organized "evacuation buses" and help with housing and work permits.
Challenges: Some Mongolian media outlets have raised concerns about the "biopolitical" pressure this puts on Mongolia, as the country must manage a large influx of foreign citizens without upsetting its powerful neighbor to the north.

4. Life in the Diaspora

For those who have migrated, the focus in 2026 has turned to long-term integration.
Anti-War Activism: Mongolia has become a hub for exiled anti-war movements. These groups focus on educating the public about Buryat history and helping those still in Russia terminate military contracts.
Economic Reality: Many Buryat migrants have found work in Mongolia’s service and tech sectors, though some struggle with the high cost of living in Ulaanbaatar.