Comment by Manya on The Redaction Machine · 2022-10-12T02:53:02.237Z · LW · GW

Oof, this is both terrifying and inspiring.

Comment by Manya on AI researchers from Russia looking for a new home · 2022-03-19T23:07:03.894Z · LW · GW

I can't help directly, but I've been interacting with a lot of people trying to leave, so I'm aware of a bunch of resources that exist. You've probably seen many or all of these, and they're not AI-specific, but maybe it will still help. 

The most important thing I can say is, get out fast. Don't count on whatever works to get out now to still work in a month. The borders aren't closed yet, but they might be soon, especially for military age men. (I think the chance of this has gone down some, but it remains a live possibility.) If it's at all possible for you financially, get out first and figure out what to do long-term after that.

With that said, here's my list:

• Эмиграция из России в свободный Мир - advice about what countries have what visa restrictions, how to cross the border, how to find jobs, lists of jobs and grants and such
• Reboot Start-up Nation - Israeli-based support and job seeking network
• Creatives at Risk - another post-your-resume-and-view-job-openings location 
• Help with work - list of jobs and resources
• https://www.helpwithjobfinding.org/ - fill out a form to hear about job openings
• Zimin Foundation - help for people in academia under threat because of their opposition to the war
• IT Evacuation / DigitalXy - Telegram channel, what it says on the tin
• IT вакансии в Армении - Telegram channel about IT jobs in Armenia specifically

Good luck!!!