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Kickstart your career in Russia and explore the Russian labor market with job listings and advice on job hunting, labor law, and entrepreneurship.

Employment Basics

Navigate your career in Russia with ease by learning the employment basics and intricacies of the local work culture, etiquette, and work-life balance.

Russian work culture and business etiquette

We provide a guide to doing business in Moscow, including an overview of Russian business culture.

Finding a Job

Find your dream job in Russia with deep insights into the Russian job market and advice on job-hunting strategies, including interview and CV tips.

Finding jobs in Russia

Useful information and advice for expats looking for jobs in Moscow and other Russian cities, including Russian jobs for English speakers. Big cities such as Moscow and Saint Petersburg offer the best work opportunities, especially for those speaking both English and Russian. This guide to finding jobs in Russia includes information on: Work in Russia […]

Writing a Russian CV and interview tips

This complete guide gives the tips you need for making the most of the job opportunities in Russia, writing a Russian CV and cover letter, as well as relevant Russian interview etiquette.

Labor Law

Understand Russia’s labor laws to protect your rights: salary standards, employment contracts and termination, and annual and parental leave.

Minimum wage and average salary in Russia in 2026

Discover what expats moving to Russia can expect to earn, including details of average salary and minimum wage laws.

Getting a Russian work visa

This is a guide to the Russian work permit for Indian citizens and other expatriates looking to undergo employment in Russia.

Social security and welfare in Russia: rates and benefits explained

Are you eligible for social security in Russia? Learn about the Russian social security system and contributions, plus how to get a Russian social security number and claim social welfare in Russia.

Self-Employment

Be your own boss! Find out how to freelance or start your own business in Russia, including how to manage the administrative basics of self-employment successfully.

Starting a business in Russia

Learn everything you need to know about starting a business in Russia with this guide which covers registering a business, laws, taxes, and more.

Corporate tax in Russia

Corporate tax in Russia and withholding tax liabilities vary depending on the business structure. This guide explains the various Russian corporate tax rates.

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