[Migration behavior, its specific features and regulators]

"The author studies the factors motivating the intention for migration and the transition from a decision [to] real migration behaviour. It is underscored that this transition is determined by the nature of relationships between the three major factors--the environment, social norms and needs.... The article outlines the gravest migration problems in the Soviet Union and the main trends and ways by which the society can influence migration processes. These include stabilisation of the population in the countryside and in individual regions by improving social, living and transport conditions, changing social norms and restructuring the needs and value orientation of the inhabitants." (SUMMARY IN ENG)