Russia is contemplating a significant policy shift by potentially reducing the minimum working age to 12 years. This proposal emerges amidst a severe labor shortage exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, declining birth rates, and the migration of the active workforce.
The initiative was introduced by Olga Iaroslavskaia, Moscow’s commissioner for children’s rights. She argues that many teenagers are eager to work during the summer to earn money and engage in structured activities, as reported by The Telegraph.
Iaroslavskaia also suggested reintroducing Soviet-era labor camps, believing they could instill discipline and offer employment opportunities for young people.
**Justification for the Proposal**
Currently, Russian law allows children to be employed from the age of 14 with parental consent, and from 15, they can independently enter into employment contracts. Iaroslavskaia advocates for amending the law to enable 12-year-olds to take on seasonal jobs.
This proposal comes at a time when the Russian economy faces a critical workforce shortage. Estimates suggest that an additional 1.5 million workers are needed to balance the labor market. Furthermore, the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs predicts the labor deficit could reach three million by 2030.
**Addressing the Largest Workforce Shortage in Decades**
Economic experts attribute the lack of workers to several factors, including low birth rates, the mass emigration of young people following the invasion of Ukraine, and significant casualties suffered by the Russian military in the conflict.
Elvira Nabiullina, Governor of the Central Bank of Russia, recently stated that the country is experiencing an unprecedented labor shortage in its modern history. Although the Kremlin reports an official unemployment rate of around 2%, companies are being forced to increase wages to attract employees, which adds further strain to the economy.
Simultaneously, Moscow’s Ministry of Education added several patriotic and military-themed books to the mandatory summer reading list, which promotes Russia’s involvement in the Ukraine conflict.
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