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Russia to Welcome 40,000 Indian Workers by 2026

1/26/2026

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Russia plans to admit about 40,000 Indian workers in 2026, after a December 2025 labor mobility agreement between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
About 70,000 to 80,000 Indian nationals already work in Russia.
Wages for low-skilled jobs range from €475 to €950 per month.
Experts warn that the ongoing war in Ukraine could make demand unstable and affect migrant wages and job security.

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Russia plans to admit about 40,000 Indian workers in 2026, after a December 2025 labor mobility agreement between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
About 70,000 to 80,000 Indian nationals already work in Russia.
Wages for low-skilled jobs range from €475 to €950 per month.
Experts warn that the ongoing war in Ukraine could make demand unstable and affect migrant wages and job security.