The article is devoted to the analysis of the features of migration processes in six border regions of Russia: the Altai Territory, the Amur Region, the Astrakhan Region, the Volgograd Region, the Republic of Tyva, and the Khabarovsk Region. Based on expert assessments, data on the state of the migration situation and the effects of migration in certain regions of the country was obtained, the main directions of adaptation and integration of migrants, the adaptation potential of modern diasporas, and regional specifics of migration processes were identified. The results of the study indicate the relevance of timely implementation of measures aimed at promoting social adaptation and integration of migrants into the host society. The practical significance of the study lies in the possibility of using the obtained data for effective management in the field of migration policy at the regional level.border regions.