OREANDA-NEWS  Tensions in the Russian labor market began to decrease more slowly than before. This was announced by the Bank of Russia.

According to him, the share of enterprises facing staff shortages has stopped decreasing in the country. In turn, companies are reducing their plans to raise wages. The latter, as specified in the Central Bank, continue to grow faster than labor productivity.

According to Rosstat, in the first quarter of 2026, the average actual working day in the country increased by 1.7 percent to 7.66 hours.

In early June, Kaplan Panes, deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on Budget and Taxes, called for Russian employers to be fined if it turns out that the salary they promise is lower than what they actually agree to pay.