Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision last week to call up 300,000 military reservists for the invasion of Ukraine is having a two-pronged effect. People are either joining the fight, or fleeing.

In the southern Russian region of Rostov, would-be troops were seen arriving at a conscription office.

Their families saw them off as they left for the frontlines.

But many Russians who fall under the mobilization order clearly want out. Long traffic jams can be seen near the border with Georgia, and so can flaring tempers.

Others were seen heading for Finland, where the government plans to significantly limit the number of Russian arrivals.