- India,
- 10-Jul-2025 03:20 PM IST
India-Russia Relation: An unprecedented decision has been taken to overcome the shortage of workers in Russia. In view of the shortage of male workers in Russia due to the Ukraine war and the shortage of workers in industrial sectors, Russia plans to call 1 million workers from India by the end of 2025. Andrei Besedin, head of the Ural Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said that an agreement has been reached with India in this regard. His Indian colleagues have confirmed that 1 million Indian workers will reach Russia, especially the Sverdlovsk region, by 2025. Along with this, a new Indian embassy will be opened in Yekaterinburg, the capital of Sverdlovsk, to assist Indian workers.
Contribution of Indian workers in SverdlovskThe Sverdlovsk region is a major industrial center of Russia, where there is a huge shortage of workers in factories related to metal and machinery. According to Besedin, the deployment of Russian men in the Ukraine war and the youth staying away from working in factories are the main reasons for this shortage. In such a situation, India's hardworking and skilled laborers can fill this gap. Yekaterinburg is becoming an important logistics hub connecting Europe and Asia through the Trans-Siberian Railway. Also, this city is also playing an important role in Arctic development. Indian laborers will get big opportunities here in the metal and machinery industries.
Cold and food challenges
Yekaterinburg's weather can be a big challenge for Indian laborers. The temperature remains up to 24 degrees Celsius in summer, but in winter it falls to -17 degrees. A thick sheet of snow remains from October to April. Most Indian laborers are used to working in the hot weather of the Middle East, so the harsh cold of Russia will be a new challenge for them. Apart from this, food arrangements can also be difficult for laborers who prefer vegetarian food. However, warm clothes of Indian and international brands are easily available in Russia, which can provide some relief from the cold.
Laborers from other countries besides IndiaRussia is not dependent only on India. Besedin said that there is a plan to bring workers from Sri Lanka and North Korea as well. He praised the hard work of North Korean workers, but Indian and Sri Lankan workers may take time to adjust to the Russian environment. Russia already has experience of working with workers from former Soviet countries like Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, who are familiar with the Russian language and culture. There may be some challenges in the beginning due to lack of experience of working with South Asian workers.
Start of pilot project and trainingRussia has started taking steps to test Indian workers. A Moscow-based company called Samolyot Group has started a pilot project to hire Indian construction workers. So far 4,000 Indians have applied for jobs in St. Petersburg. Indian workers are already working at some construction sites in Moscow and Kaliningrad. The Union of Industrialists and Businessmen of Russia has proposed to open training schools in India so that workers can be trained according to the needs of Russian industries. Russian Education Minister Sergei Kravtsov has supported this plan and has said that it will be implemented in collaboration with the Foreign Ministry.India-Russia relations will get a boostThis step will further strengthen the relations between India and Russia. India is already investing in Russia's oil, gas, pharmaceutical and IT sectors. The movement of Indian workers to Russia will not only meet the labor shortage there, but will also benefit the Indian economy. The earnings of the workers will boost India's remittance economy. The Indian government is also active in this process and is coordinating with the Russian authorities to protect the interests of its citizens.
Contribution of Indian workers in SverdlovskThe Sverdlovsk region is a major industrial center of Russia, where there is a huge shortage of workers in factories related to metal and machinery. According to Besedin, the deployment of Russian men in the Ukraine war and the youth staying away from working in factories are the main reasons for this shortage. In such a situation, India's hardworking and skilled laborers can fill this gap. Yekaterinburg is becoming an important logistics hub connecting Europe and Asia through the Trans-Siberian Railway. Also, this city is also playing an important role in Arctic development. Indian laborers will get big opportunities here in the metal and machinery industries.
Cold and food challenges
Yekaterinburg's weather can be a big challenge for Indian laborers. The temperature remains up to 24 degrees Celsius in summer, but in winter it falls to -17 degrees. A thick sheet of snow remains from October to April. Most Indian laborers are used to working in the hot weather of the Middle East, so the harsh cold of Russia will be a new challenge for them. Apart from this, food arrangements can also be difficult for laborers who prefer vegetarian food. However, warm clothes of Indian and international brands are easily available in Russia, which can provide some relief from the cold.
Laborers from other countries besides IndiaRussia is not dependent only on India. Besedin said that there is a plan to bring workers from Sri Lanka and North Korea as well. He praised the hard work of North Korean workers, but Indian and Sri Lankan workers may take time to adjust to the Russian environment. Russia already has experience of working with workers from former Soviet countries like Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, who are familiar with the Russian language and culture. There may be some challenges in the beginning due to lack of experience of working with South Asian workers.
Start of pilot project and trainingRussia has started taking steps to test Indian workers. A Moscow-based company called Samolyot Group has started a pilot project to hire Indian construction workers. So far 4,000 Indians have applied for jobs in St. Petersburg. Indian workers are already working at some construction sites in Moscow and Kaliningrad. The Union of Industrialists and Businessmen of Russia has proposed to open training schools in India so that workers can be trained according to the needs of Russian industries. Russian Education Minister Sergei Kravtsov has supported this plan and has said that it will be implemented in collaboration with the Foreign Ministry.India-Russia relations will get a boostThis step will further strengthen the relations between India and Russia. India is already investing in Russia's oil, gas, pharmaceutical and IT sectors. The movement of Indian workers to Russia will not only meet the labor shortage there, but will also benefit the Indian economy. The earnings of the workers will boost India's remittance economy. The Indian government is also active in this process and is coordinating with the Russian authorities to protect the interests of its citizens.