Russia is set to bring in 1 million workers from India by the end of the year, including highly skilled specialists, to address critical labor shortages in its industrial sectors, particularly in the Sverdlovsk region.
Andrey Besedin, head of the Ural Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UCPP), shared this plan, citing Indian colleagues. A new Indian consulate in Yekaterinburg will support the effort. Besedin also revealed that Russia is exploring similar arrangements with Sri Lanka and North Korea, noting their potential to fill workforce gaps.
The shortages stem from local workers joining the war in Ukraine and young people avoiding factory jobs. However, he cautioned that integrating these migrants will be challenging due to cultural differences and unfamiliar work practices.