GEOGRAPHIC ENVIRONMENT AND ADAPTATION OF MIGRANTS WHO ARRIVED IN THE SMOLENSK REGION FROM ABROAD
The article considers the influence of geographic factors on the adaptation of migrants who came to the Smolensk region from abroad. The author considers geographic as well as geographical factors. The geographical factors of population migration also included the following: the place of settlement in the settlement system, territorial accessibility, transport and geographic location, vicinity, transit position, etc. The migrants assessments of the geographical conditions in the Smolensk region are provided. The current migration policy is analyzed.