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- Phuket now hosts an estimated 30,000 Russian expatriates, making the island a major hub for the community.
- The Mittsel family relocated to a hillside bungalow in Phuket after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
- Russian saunas, grocery stores and daily Aeroflot flights are readily available, supporting daily life for residents.
- Local families schedule Russian language lessons, choir practice and gymnastics to preserve heritage while adapting to Thai life.
