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Russia, the world's largest country by land area and with a significant population, offers ample opportunities for remote talent.
The workforce is highly educated, particularly in fields like Education, IT, and Medicine. The country's thriving IT industry provides a vast pool of skilled developers, with many ICT graduates entering the workforce annually.
ertiary education is highly valued and largely accessible for free in various cities across Russia.
Additionally, employers benefit from the country's low cost of living and modest wages, making it an attractive option for hiring compared to Western counterparts.
In Russia, employment agreements are required to be documented in writing. By default, these agreements are considered indefinite unless otherwise specified. However, there is flexibility to terminate a fixed-term contract under specific conditions, provided the duration does not surpass 5 years. The minimum requirements for employment contracts include:
Typically, probation or trial periods in Russia are established through collective agreements. However, it is a customary practice to have a probationary period of 3 months in Russia. For certain positions such as directors, senior managers, etc., this period may be extended to 6 months.
In Russia, the standard working week consists of 40 hours, distributed as 8 hours per day.
In Russia, overtime is restricted to 4 hours in two consecutive days and capped at 120 hours annually. Compensation is set at 150% of the regular hourly rate for the first 2 hours and increases to 200% thereafter, as stipulated in the employment contract or collective agreements.
In Russia, the federal minimum monthly salary is 16,242 RUB, but it may vary across different federal districts.
In Russia, there is no legal obligation for employers to make 13th-month salary payments.
The individual income tax in Russia is calculated using simple progressive rates based on income.
In Russia, retirees typically receive an average gross pension of around 19,000 RUB Russian rubles, reflecting an increase of approximately 2,438 RUB compared to the previous year.
The tax-related information provided in this guide is intended for general guidance and informational purposes only. Reach out to our dedicated team for insights on remote hiring in Russia tailored to your needs.
Terminations in Russia must be done for a just cause, and at-will termination is not allowed. Compliant terminations include:
In Russia, providing notice periods is not mandatory except in specific situations, such as dismissals resulting from company liquidation, redundancy, unsuccessful probation, or the conclusion of a fixed-term contract. Some instances are:
In Russia, termination due to liquidation or redundancy results in severance pay equal to the average monthly wage. Employers support dismissed employees for two months in their job search. If no job is found by the third month and the employee registered promptly with the employment service, they qualify for specific benefits.
The following 8 public holidays are celebrated in Moscow, Russia:
The following are the mandatory benefits in Russia:
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