Socio-geographical analysis of the international intellectual migration

Abstract

The definition of the term «intellectual migration» from the standpoint of different researchers is considered; the geographical structure based on the migratory movements of the educational level of migrants is traced; the main causes and consequences of emigration of Ukrainians to other countries are highlighted; employment relationship of the educational level of workers is set; Ukraine's place among other countries in the ranking of the attractiveness of talented people is considered; four waves of emigration in the Ukrainian society are characterized.