Russia is beginning to recruit migrant workers from Sri Lanka due to a labor shortage
Amid an acute labor shortage, the Russian economy is beginning to explore new labor markets by recruiting groups of migrants from South Asia.
The first groups of workers from Sri Lanka have already arrived in Russia, but immediately encountered systemic problems.
Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Levan Jagaryan confirmed the start of a large-scale influx of Sri Lankans, but also pointed out the first serious difficulties.
In particular, in the Pskov region, wage payments to newly arrived workers have begun to be delayed, which jeopardizes further cooperation.
The diplomat noted that organizational problems and failure to meet financial obligations to foreigners could significantly limit the influx of labor from this country in the near future.
As a reminder, in Russia, doctors and miners are being left without pay en masse despite the Kremlin’s promises.
Additionally, the number of prisoners in Russia has dropped to a historic low due to the war.
