The active population in figures

Note: (e) Estimated data

Working conditions

Legal weekly duration

40 hours

Retirement age

.Retirement is possible from age 55 for women and age 60 for men (after 5 years' contributions in the private sector and 15 in the public sector).

Working contracts

A work contract is governed by legal provisions and to a lesser extent by collective agreements and individual negotiation.
Contracts can be permanent or fixed-term. The use of a fixed-term contract must be justified.

Cost of labor

Minimum wage

At the federal level, 2,000 RUR per week. The regions can also set their minimum wage.

Average wage

Average monthly gross earnings in Russia is RUB 16,447 (USD 528).

Social contributions

Social security contributions paid by employers: 26% (unified social tax) but the rate is regressive.
Social security contributions paid by employees: No contributions.

Social partners

Social dialogue and involvement of social partners

The scope of the unions is seriously limited by government policy and the position of strength of the Federation of Russian independent unions (FSIR), which is close to the government and prevents other unions from developing freely.
In addition, the new law on NGOs also applies to unions and limits their activity considerably.

Unions

Federation of Russian independent unions

Unionization rate

46% according to the FSIR (of which 95% are members of this). The trend is towards a drop.

Labor regulation bodies

Federal migrations Service (in Russian)
Ministry of Health and Social Development, Employment and Social Relations Service