There are long queues of cars attempting to leave Russia at various border points – as men of fighting age attempt to avoid conscription.
Last Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilisation of around 300,000 military reservists.
The BBC now reports there is a 10km queue at the border with Georgia.
Thousands are fleeing to avoid being sent to fight in Ukraine after the Kremlin declared a partial mobilisation.
One businessman flew to Istanbul, Turkey, on Friday after he decided not to wait to be drafted into the army.
“I don’t know how to put it in mild words, he (Putin) is a war criminal,” he said outside Istanbul international airport.
Many are travelling using tourist visas but say they have no intention of returning.
Russian couple Slava, 29, and Evgeniy, 35, left immediately after Mr Putin’s declaration over the uncertainty they could be called to fight in the future.
Speaking from the crossing point at Vaalimaa, where queues are longer than normal, he said: “Technically I’m a student so I should not be afraid of being drafted but we have seen that things are changing very quickly so I assume there is a chance.
“I just wanted to be safe.”
Skynews