RF Labor Demand

Demand for Foreign Specialists in Russia: Facts and Figures

Objective proof of the Russian economy's requirement for qualified foreign labor force resources.

Government Initiatives

The state is establishing safe and highly organized pathways to recruit and integrate foreign workers.

Launch of a state pilot project for organized recruitment of up to 1.7 million foreign workers (May 2026).

Labor Deficit Assessment

Key economic data and statements regarding the severe workforce shortage in the Russian Federation.

The demand for workforce replacement until 2032 represents 12.2 million workers, meaning approximately 1.7 million people annually.

Mintrud analysis on Expert.ru

Statement of the Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov: 'Without migration, it will likely be difficult for us to ensure economic growth as well.'

Reshetnikov statement on Profile.ru

Personnel deficit is recognized as the most severe in the history of modern Russia: Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina stated that the country 'has never before in history of modern Russia lived with such a shortage of labor force.'

Most In-Demand Industries

Agriculture, manufacturing, construction, utilities (ЖКХ), energy, transport, and IT.

Agriculture
Manufacturing & Industry
Construction
Housing & Utilities (ЖКХ)
Energy & Power Sector
Transport & Logistics
IT & Communications

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