Migration from Russia to Belgium grew in line with increasing commercial relations between the two countries in the late 19th century. By 1910, there were already roughly 7,500 Russians in the country, including many students in universities at Brussels,Ghent, andLiège.[1] The post-Russian Revolution community of Russians inBelgium comprised mostly Russian military personnel. Former Tsarist officers maintained numerous relations with Belgian anti-communist organisations.[2] By 1937, there were already about 8,000 Russians in the country, largely concentrated inBrussels and the Francophone portions of the country.[3] Belgium was the only country whoseRussian émigré population increased during the 1930s.[2]
As of 2008[update], official statistics showed 7,176 Russian citizens in Belgium.[4] Another 3,407 Russian citizens obtainedBelgian nationality between 1992 and 2007.[5] Overall, 10,244 persons coming fromcountries of the former USSR obtained Belgian citizenship between 1990 and 2007.[5]
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