Ukrainian Migration to European Union Countries: The Case of Spain

Ukrainians in Spain have gone from being a numerically insignificant immigrant group to currently being the seventh largest. In response to the lack of research about Ukrainians in Spain, two investigations were carried out between 2005 and 2007 in collaboration with the Association of Ukrainians in Murcia. Various techniques were used for obtaining information (in-depth interviews with members of the Ukrainian community, a survey, and a discussion group). This article examines the evolution and main characteristics of the Ukrainian immigration to Spain. Special attention is paid to the Ukrainian immigration to the Murcia region.