While the current regime in Russia persists, any project you make and especially any company you make would carry the taint. It's not about you personally and y

While the current regime in Russia persists, any project you make and especially any company you make would carry the taint. It's not about you personally and you can do nothing about it, but doing serious business with a company headquartered in Russia would always be problematic for the Western counterparty, even if they don't have any political or moral objections (many would have). So, if you want to live in a world that is not limited by Russia, Iran, PRC and maybe India - leave. If you don't feel it's ok with you to live in a fascist country (and let's not mince words, that's what Russia is now), even if you personally aren't taking part in its atrocities, leave. As a young, smart person possessing skills that are highly sought after on the market, you'll do fine. There would be adjustment period, there would be some problems to solve, you may feel our of your comfort zone and you will undergo some frustrations, but ultimately you will be fine, and likely better than you are now. Nobody can tell you what your ethics should be, now that you're not a kid anymore, it's for you to discover and decide. But leaving Russia with your age and your skill set is certainly doable and in fact not that hard. I emigrated twice, and I wouldn't say it's exactly easy, but it's certainly something one can do if you want it to happen, and there's nothing to it that a reasonably smart person can't solve. And the younger you are, the easier it is. If you feel like that's what you want to do, don't waste time. There's very little chance you can do anything for Russia now, if you don't like what's going on there. If you try, you will likely be hurt, jailed and maybe worse. Some people still do it, out of the feeling that even the tiniest chance of making difference is worth it. Nobody can advise to anybody else to be a hero, it's a very hard and very thankless thing to do. Many, including me, would admire such a choice, but nobody can require it or fault anyone for not choosing it. I know what I'd do - I'd leave as soon as I could and never look back - but your choice is yours and only you can make it.