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Young Trade Union Leaders of the Caspian Sea Region Discussed Future of Work

A regular meeting of young people within the framework of the Caspian Sea Region Youth Trade Union Network founded in 2013 with the ILO “Youth Employment Partnerships in CIS” project support took place in Astrakhan on the 15th-16th November.

ILO Project Helps Disadvantaged Young People Enter the Labour Market

The ILO supports the Agency for Employment of the Perm Territory, Russian Federation, in improving its package of programmes and services to the population. For that purpose, the ILO pilots wage subsidy programme with mentorship targeting...

Volga Federal District to Learn from Unions' International Experience

On 14 November 2017, Kirov hosted a conference held under the aegis of the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Russia (FNPR) and the International Labour Organisation, with support from the Kirov Regional Government.

Working Meeting at the State Duma

Yaroslav Nilov, State Duma Member (LDPR) and Chair of the State Duma Committee on Labour, Social Policy and Veterans’ Affairs, held a working meeting with Olga Koulaeva, Director of the ILO Decent Work Technical Support Team and Country Office for...

You Are an Entrepreneur: Training for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Launched in Pskov

The Pskov State University Faculty of Management hosted a launch of ‘You Are an Entrepreneur’ training programme for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Applying Innovative Approaches to Strengthening TVET Systems and Labor Markets Development

Under the Russia-ILO program «Applying the G20 Training Strategy», Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO organized an international expert workshop «Applying Innovative Approaches to Strengthening TVET Systems and Labor Markets Development».

Future of Work through the Eyes of Young Scientists

On 6 October 2017, in the framework of the XII Science Festival, the Moscow State University with support of the ILO, hosted the International round table "Future of Work through the eyes of young scientists".

10th European Regional Meeting

Video: What future for decent work in Europe and Central Asia

From a Russian retiree supplementing his pension as a freelance taxi driver, to a Greek handball player re-trained as an office clerk in Germany and a new mother working from home in the UK, here are some of the experiences of people making their...

Business Skills Course Completed by 129 Trainers in Russia

Between 14 August and 2 September 2017, teams of participants in the You Are an Entrepreneur programme in five Russian regions, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, Stavropol, Novosibirsk and Samara, attended the ILO’s Start and Improve Your Business...

Siberian Coal Energy Company leads VCT@WORK in the Russian Federation

Conducting Labour Inspections on Construction - A guide for labour inspectors

The objective of this guide is to assist labour inspectors fulfil their inspectorial function by providing information, in a user friendly format on, a suggested methodology for conducting inspections of construction activities; from planning to...

Start and Improve Your Business Programme at Stavropol Agrarian University

On 14 August 2017, the Stavropol State Agrarian University launched a TOT (training of trainers) course of the ILO’s Start and Improve Your Business Programme.

Countries in Focus on Statistics of Cooperatives

Statistics on Cooperatives Country in Focus: Russian Federation

Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Labour and Employment

ILO Director-General: BRICS countries play a key role in tackling global world of work challenges

Guy Ryder has renewed the ILO’s commitment to supporting BRICS countries as they address social and economic issues.

BRICS Ministerial Meeting

ILO Director-General address to the BRICS on "Stronger Partnership for a Brighter Future"

“It is after all a fundamental desire of people across the world, above all in this period of transformative change and sometimes of uncertainty, that they can look forward and contribute to a better future of work – one with social justice and...

ILO Director-General to attend the BRICS Labour and Employment Ministerial Meeting in China

Guy Ryder, the Director-General of the ILO, will be attending the third meeting of labour and employment ministers of BRICS countries from 26 to 27 July 2017.

One Team, One Dream

On 4-6 July 2017, all ILO staff from our subregion, including colleagues working on projects, met for a retreat outside Moscow. The purpose of the retreat was more than important as it was the team-building. The slogan ‘One team, one dream’ had...

ILO and Russian Federation discuss second phase of the project “Applying the G20 Training Strategy”

ILO officials and senior representatives of the Ministries of Education and Science, Finance, Labour and Social Protection, Foreign Affairs, Employers and Workers’ organizations and other key stakeholders involved in Skills Development met in Moscow...

Entrepreneurship Programme Launched in Kalmykia, Russian Federation

The ILO supports the Ministry of Social Development, Labour and Employment of the Republic of Kalmykia in building capacities of its staff all over the Republic to deliver entrepreneurship training to the job seekers in all the employment centers...

Russian edition of the ILO Minimum Wage Policy Guide Released

In recent years, many countries have established or strengthened minimum wages to eliminate unduly low pay and promote decent work. In this context, governments from all parts of the world, as well as employers' and workers' organizations, have...