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EMPLOYMENT CRISIS

Russia Eyes Measures to Tackle Migrant Labor Shortage

Close to half of all migrants living in Russia before the pandemic have left the country.

Central Asian Migrants Worst Hit by Coronavirus Job Losses in Russia

Four in ten migrant workers became unemployed during the crisis.

Russia’s Official Job Losses Pass 1M Since Coronavirus Outbreak

Unemployment claims have jumped 85%, but true numbers are likely much higher.

CORONAVIRUS RECESSION

60% of Russians Have Lost Income Due to Coronavirus

The number of unemployed could be almost 10 million — five times the official rate.

Russia’s Unemployment Rate Jumps 30%

Living standards are expected to be the main victim of the coronavirus recession.

How Big Is Russia’s Shadow Economy and Why Does It Matter?

The informal labor market is a window into the country’s wider economy.

WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Russia’s Labor Ministry Says 4-Day Work Week Would Improve Employees' Lives Despite Costs

The idea was first proposed by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to help workers avoid burnout syndrome and chronic fatigue.

robots onslaught

Automation May Push 20M Russians Into Unemployment, Study Says

Automation is expected to lead to major job losses despite bringing in increased productivity and economic growth.

paycheck to paycheck

Half of Working Russians Earn Less Than $550 a Month

Stagnation in incomes has led to a deterioration in the quality of life for ordinary Russians.

Graveyard shift

Russians Work More Nights, Weekends Than Other Europeans – Research

Nearly half of Russians said they oppose ideas like a four-day work week over fears it would cut into their earnings.

Economic crisis

Russia’s Middle Class Is Shrinking – Bank Report

"The middle class has become the biggest victim of the slowing economy."

Nearly Half of Russians Oppose 4-Day Work Week, Poll Says

Earlier, Dmitry Medvedev said that a shift to a four-day work week is “very likely.”

4-Day Work Week ‘Likely in Future,’ Russia’s Prime Minister Says

Medvedev said that workers’ constant pursuit of success leads to chronic stress and fatigue.

A Union's Battle

As Ford Exits the Russian Car Market, Its Sacked Workers Fight for a Fair Pay-Off

Ford's fortunes in Russia have turned since the country's 2014 economic crisis.

Ford Workers Call for Strike at St. Petersburg Factory Slated to Close

Over 900 employees risk losing their jobs as Ford shuts down production.

Ford To Close Two Assembly Plants in Russia, Spokeswoman Reveals

“The decision was taken by the shareholders of the joint venture between Ford and Soller as part of a strategic review," the spokeswoman said.

Moscow Salaries See Double-Digit Growth in 2018, Official Figures Say

Moscow’s health care and social service workers saw the biggest pay raise of 27.7 percent to an average 83,599 rubles a month, Rosstat said.

Top Russian Executive Fired Over Sexually Explicit Gaming Stream – Reports

The official brags about his sexual exploits, arbitrary hiring practices and a coming meeting with an oligarch.

Average Monthly Pension in Russia Is $210, State Fund Tells Media

Pensioners living in the North Caucasus regions of Kabardino-Balkaria and Dagestan receive the lowest pensions in the country (approximate $175).

Freelancers in Russia Will be Taxed Under New 'Experimental' Law

The new tax will affect self-employed babysitters, tutors, translators and other freelancers in Moscow and three other regions starting on Jan. 1.

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