Archive · 30 Dec 2025
India's Blue-Collar Workers Flock to Russia
Many skilled workers from India, like welders and carpenters, are moving to Russia for jobs.
Russia needs more workers because many of its people are getting older and not having enough babies.
The war in Ukraine has also made Russia need even more workers.
India and Russia have made agreements to make it easier for Indian workers to go to Russia.
These workers earn good money and get food and a place to stay.
However, it can be hard because of the cold weather and language differences.
More flights between India and Russia show that more people are traveling for work and tourism.
Hiring of Indian workers in Russia has increased by 60% in the last four years, with demand expected to grow further.
Russia has granted work permits to nearly 72,000 Indians in 2024, a third of its overall foreign workers' quota.
Indian workers in Russia earn a minimum of ₹50,000 a month, with additional benefits like food and accommodation.
Russia's aging population and the Ukraine war have increased the demand for labor, with the country needing 11 million more workers by 2030.
India and Russia have signed a labor mobility agreement to facilitate the movement of skilled workers, particularly in IT, construction, and engineering.
- Who
- Indian blue-collar workers, including welders, tailors, and steel fixers
- What
- Increased migration of Indian workers to Russia for employment
- When
- Over the last four years, with significant growth expected in the future
- Where
- From India to Russia, with a focus on regions like West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, and Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Russia's aging and declining population, along with the Ukraine war, has increased the demand for labor, and India-Russia labor mobility agreements facilitate this movement
- Hiring Increase
- 60% in the last four years
- Work Permits Granted to Indians in 2024
- 72,000
- Russia's Labour Needs by 2030
- 11 million workers
- Minimum Monthly Earnings in Russia
- ₹50,000
- Indian Community in Russia
- 14,000
- Flight Frequency Increase
- 12.4% over the last 10 months
- Tourist Traffic Growth from India
- 15% from January to September 2025
