How many Russian brides leave Russia each year to marry abroad?

There is no accurate data on the number of Russian brides who leave Russia to marry abroad. However, according to a study by the Russian Academy of Sciences, in 2010 there were approximately 10,000 such marriages. This number has been steadily declining in recent years due to a number of factors, including the increasing economic opportunities available to women in Russia, as well as the rising cost of living in the country.