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Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova spoke at the plenary session of the All-Russian Personnel Forum, held to coincide with the announcement of the "Best in Profession" professional skills competition. Also participating in the plenary session were Minister of Labor and Social Protection Anton Kotyakov, Minister of Education Sergei Kravtsov, Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov, and President of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs Alexander Shokhin. Yakov Sergienko, head of Yakov & Partners, moderated the session.
"This is the first time the All-Russian HR Forum has been held, but I'm confident it will become a tradition—at the end of the year, honoring the best representatives of the most in-demand professions and summing up the year's results for the HR sector," said Tatyana Golikova.
On January 1 of this year, at the initiative of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the national project "Personnel" was launched. In his Address to the Federal Assembly, the head of state identified the shortage of qualified personnel as a key risk to economic growth.
To achieve the national goal of building a sustainable and flexible economy, it is necessary to establish an effective system of training, retraining, and professional development for personnel in priority economic sectors by 2030, based on forecasted demand. Strengthening ties between employers and educational institutions and enhancing the prestige of in-demand professions is essential.
"We don't rely on external resources. Our reserves are our citizens, especially our youth. We need to more precisely determine our personnel needs and, taking this demand into account, train the required number of engineers and skilled workers, doctors, and scientists," the Deputy Prime Minister noted.
She emphasized that Russia is among the top five G20 countries with the lowest unemployment rate. By the end of 2024, this figure is 2.5%, while today, according to Rosstat, it is 2.2%. In our country, 74.6 million citizens are employed, while the number of unemployed people is 1.6 million, effectively equaling the number of job vacancies. The employment rate of the working-age population has reached its highest level yet – 61.4%.
The level of economic participation is growing across all age groups. Among those aged 30–39 and 40–49, it reached peak levels of 90.2% and 92.8%, respectively. Among those aged 20–29, participation in education is high. The employment rate for those aged 20 to 24 is 54.1%, while among those aged 25–29, it has reached 88.9%. The number of high school graduates choosing further education in vocational programs is growing. For example, 62.5% of ninth-graders attend college. The "Professionalism" project, aimed, among other things, at providing practical training for students in colleges, is developing.
"It's crucial to quickly engage young people after they complete their studies, help them find work immediately after receiving their diploma, and, most importantly, ensure that, even while they're still studying, they have a clear understanding of whether they can work in their chosen field, whether they're ready for such work, and whether they've supplemented their theoretical knowledge with the necessary practical foundation," said Tatyana Golikova.
At the same time, employers must consider the limited labor force. The demographic challenge of the labor market poses a technological challenge for the economy. It is necessary to increase labor productivity through the use of new technologies: artificial intelligence, industrial robots, and autonomous systems.
Another challenge facing the labor market is the skills challenge. This is the most multifactorial and includes demands for new skills and competencies, a mismatch between labor market supply and economic demand, and a mismatch between the sectoral balance of labor and the target economic model.
The next challenge is territorial. Labor force participation is highest in the Central Federal District, and lowest in the North Caucasus, partly due to the current economic structure. At the same time, graduates of both colleges and universities demonstrate high levels of labor mobility.
In 2024, the fewest graduates of secondary vocational education left the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) – 4%, the Sakhalin region – 7%, the Republic of Crimea – 9%. University graduates most often remain to live and work in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) – 95%, the Republic of Tyva – 92%, Kamchatka Territory – 91%.
The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that staffing issues are cross-sectoral and require systematic, interdepartmental work. First and foremost, assessing potential demand is crucial, allowing for the timely training of the required number of specialists and adjusting admission targets within the education system.
Starting this year, the personnel needs forecast will be developed for a seven-year period and include the necessary industry, professional, and regional breakdowns. This takes into account not only newly created jobs but also attrition due to reaching retirement age.
The All-Russian Personnel Forum will be held on December 3 and 4, 2025, at VDNKh. The business program includes 40 events. Participants will include heads of federal ministries and agencies, as well as executives from major Russian companies – leaders in IT, manufacturing, transportation, agriculture, and other sectors. Regional representatives and public organizations will also participate in the forum's events.
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