Russia reports growth in wages and record employment levels
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- •The Ministry of Labor reported a 4.4% real wage growth for Russians in 2025.
- •About 1 million workers were formalized by the end of 2025, according to the Labor Minister.
- •The poverty rate in Russia decreased to 6.7% in 2025, as stated by Golikova.
- •Employment levels reached a record high among Russians aged 30-50 years in 2025.
- •Labor Minister Kotyakov spoke publicly about the growth of the average salary in Russia.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Russian government continues formalizing informal workers more workers will gain access to social protections and stable incomes, potentially reducing poverty further and increasing consumer spending.
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RUKommersant (RU)В Минтруде сообщили о росте реальных зарплат россиян на 4,4% за 2025 годRUInterfax (RU)Глава Минтруда РФ сообщил о выведении "из тени" около 1 млн работников в 2025 г.RURBC (RU)Глава Минтруда отчитался о росте средней и реальной зарплат россиянRURIA Novosti (RU)Котяков рассказал о росте средней зарплаты россиян