Recruitment has slowed down from the ~40,000 per month seen in March and April to slightly below 30,000 in May and June. Russia has spent at least $4 billion on sign-on bonuses so far this year.
I have read some news that federal recruitment bonuses have decreased in 2025 (or recently at least.) Does your info confirm that? If so, what do you make of that?
Any recent changes in regional recruitment bonuses?
There were individual cases of regions lowering bonuses, mostly because special offers expired (it already happened last year, eg in Belgorod). But that's not the trend. On average, bonuses are still increasing.
Thanks for this timely information.
I have read some news that federal recruitment bonuses have decreased in 2025 (or recently at least.) Does your info confirm that? If so, what do you make of that?
Any recent changes in regional recruitment bonuses?
Given the slower pace of recruitment in May and June, more bonus hikes may have to follow. Unless the labor market weakens a lot.
There were individual cases of regions lowering bonuses, mostly because special offers expired (it already happened last year, eg in Belgorod). But that's not the trend. On average, bonuses are still increasing.