Russia is turning to workers from India, Sri Lanka, and other countries to address a labor shortage, Bloomberg reports. 👷♂️
The country is facing an acute workforce deficit driven by a demographic crisis and the conflict in Ukraine, the outlet notes. By 2030, Russia will need around 11 million new workers.
Foreign laborers from South Asia, North Korea, and China are already filling roles in construction, restaurants, and the service sector. 🌏
[⚠️ Context — Russia has traditionally relied on migrant labor from Central Asia, but tightening demographics and new constraints have pushed employers to seek workers farther afield, often via state-to-state agreements and recruitment agencies. Hiring from countries like North Korea and South Asia typically involves stricter oversight, limited mobility, and employer-controlled contracts.
⚠️ Why it matters — Labor shortages directly affect construction timelines, food services, and urban infrastructure across Russia. The shift signals a structural change in Russia’s labor market and migration model, with long-term implications for wages, integration, and state control over foreign workers.]
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