Unemployment Benefits in Russia

At a glance

Unemployment benefit (пособие по безработице)

Employment service (центры занятости)

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The job market in Russia

2.1%

unemployed, December 2025

8.1%

of 15 to 24-year-olds

2.3%

a year earlier: it has fallen

The International Labour Organization's estimates put Russia 18th lowest of 183 countries for unemployment in 2025; the world's rate was 4.9%.

Russia's unemployment rate over the years · every country, ranked

Unemployment benefit (пособие по безработице)

Who can get it. People registered as unemployed with the employment service.

How much. First 3 months 75% of average earnings but no more than 15 886 rubles; next 3 months 60% but no more than 6 209 rubles; minimum 1 863 rubles.

For how long. No more than 6 months.

How to claim. Post a resume on the Rabota Rossii portal and register with the employment service online through Gosuslugi or in person at a job centre.

From an official page, read October 26, 2026.

Questions

Is there unemployment benefit in Russia?

Yes: Unemployment benefit (пособие по безработице), paid by Employment service (центры занятости).

How much is unemployment benefit in Russia?

First 3 months 75% of average earnings but no more than 15 886 rubles; next 3 months 60% but no more than 6 209 rubles; minimum 1 863 rubles.

How long does unemployment benefit last in Russia?

No more than 6 months.

How do I claim unemployment benefit in Russia?

Post a resume on the Rabota Rossii portal and register with the employment service online through Gosuslugi or in person at a job centre.

Nearby countries

Belarus Bulgaria Czechia Hungary Moldova Poland Romania Slovakia Ukraine

Where this comes from

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