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2024

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Skill Shortages in Russia: How to Move to Russia for Work

This article shares all the professions in Russia where there are skill shortages. The entire Russian migration quota is very small, only 10,595 in 2024, and is divided among all regions across the country. You can read more about it here. One way to circumvent the migration quota limitation is to obtain lawful employment in Russia in one of the professions listed below. To find work, one of the best ways is to look at websites such as hh.ru, but do note, you will need to use a browser translator as the site is in Russian.

Skill Shortages in Russia Here is a list of professions (specialties, positions) of foreign citizens and stateless persons — qualified specialists, eligible for simplified naturalization in the Russian Federation:

Obstetrician-Gynecologist
Anesthesiologist-Reanimatologist
Geriatrician
Pediatric Cardiologist
Pediatric Oncologist
Pediatric Oncologist-Hematologist
Pediatric Surgeon
Infectious Disease Doctor
Cardiologist
Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics Doctor
Neurologist
Neonatologist
General Practitioner (Family Doctor)
Oncologist
Otolaryngologist (ENT)
Ophthalmologist
Pediatrician
District Pediatrician
Physical Therapy Doctor
Doctor of Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine
Medical Rehabilitation Doctor
Palliative Care Doctor
Sports Medicine Doctor
Psychiatrist
District Psychiatrist
Child Psychiatrist
District Child Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist-Narcologist
Adolescent Psychiatrist
District Adolescent Psychiatrist
Radiotherapist
Radiologist
Emergency Medical Doctor
Therapist
District Therapist
Phthisiologist
Surgeon
Epidemiologist

Midwife
Obstetrician
Nurse
Nurse Anesthetist
General Practice Doctor’s Nurse
Diet Nurse
Medico-Social Assistance Nurse
Ward Nurse
Visiting Nurse
Dressing Nurse
Cosmetology Nurse
Massage Nurse
Family Doctor’s Nurse
Emergency Call Reception Nurse and Dispatcher for Emergency Medical Teams
Admission Department Nurse
Procedure Nurse
Rehabilitation Nurse
Sterilization Nurse
District Nurse
Physiotherapy Nurse
Medical Brother
Anesthetist Medical Brother
General Practice Doctor’s Medical Brother
Diet Medical Brother
Medico-Social Assistance Medical Brother
Ward Medical Brother
Visiting Medical Brother
Dressing Medical Brother
Cosmetology Medical Brother
Massage Medical Brother
Family Doctor’s Medical Brother
Emergency Call Reception Medical Brother and Dispatcher for Emergency Medical Teams
Admission Department Medical Brother
Procedure Medical Brother
Rehabilitation Medical Brother
Sterilization Medical Brother
District Medical Brother
Physiotherapy Medical Brother
Medical Laboratory Technician
Operating Room Nurse
Operating Room Medical Brother
Medical Rehabilitation Specialist
Paramedic
Laboratory Paramedic
Paramedic for Emergency Call Reception and Dispatching to Emergency Medical Teams
Emergency Medical Paramedic

Tractor Driver
Agricultural Production Tractor Driver-Operator

Welding Engineer
Engineer for Calculations and Regimes
Process Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Technological Equipment Repair Master

Chief Project Engineer
Design Engineer
Project Engineer
Designer

Ballet Artist
Vocal Artist
Drama Artist
Wind Orchestra Artist
Chamber Orchestra Artist
Orchestra Artist
Folk Instrument Orchestra Artist
Symphonic Orchestra Artist
Circus Artist
Variety-Symphonic Orchestra Artist
Director’s Assistant
Conductor’s Assistant
Ballet Master’s Assistant
Choir Master’s Assistant
Ballet Master
Performance Lead
Conductor
Sound Operator
Sound Director
Arena Inspector
Stunt Coordinator
Director
Director-Producer
Ballet Tutor
Soloist
Stage Designer

Network Administrator

Correspondent
Editor

Drilling Technician

Process Engineer
Process Installation Operator

Construction Supervision Engineer
Crane Operator
Grader Operator
Bulldozer Operator
Crane Operator
Truck Crane Operator
Crane Operator
Excavator Operator
Installer of Steel and Reinforced Concrete Structures
Tractor Driver
Driller
Toolmaker
Mechanical Assembly Worker
Measurement and Control Instruments and Automation Locksmith

Choreographer

Power Networks and Electrical Equipment Electrician
High Voltage Aerial Lines and Contact Network Electrician-Lineman
Electrical Equipment Repair and Maintenance Electrician

Aviation Mechanic for Gliders and Engines
Aviation Mechanic for Radio Equipment
Aviation Technician for Gliders and Engines
Aviation Technician for Radio Equipment
Aircraft Operation Engineer
Aircraft Systems Operation Engineer
Process Engineer

Road Master
Bridge Master
Railcar Operator

Engineer

CEO of the Enterprise (excluding small business entities)
Chief Power Engineer
Hotel Director
Camping Director
Boarding House Director
Director of Economics
Enterprise Director (excluding small business entities)
Hotel Manager
Camping Manager
Boarding House Manager
Engineer for Automation and Mechanization of Production Processes
Engineer for Automated Production Management Systems
Engineer for Automated Control Systems of Technological Processes
Engineer for the Introduction of New Equipment and Technology
Information Security Engineer
Commissioning and Testing Engineer
Production Management Organization Engineer
Production Preparation Engineer
Software Engineer
Head of the Enterprise
Managing Director
Programmer
Technological Installations Repair Locksmith
Commissioning and Testing Technician
Milling Machine Operator
Electric and Gas Welder

The official document, in Russian, can be find on this link.

Is There a Simple Path to Permanent Residency? An easier path to securing residency is to invest in Russia and apply for a golden visa. This route grants you and your family permanent residence permits in Russia right away, skipping the temporary residence visa step. You and all your family members will also receive the following rights:

— Live in Russia in any region

— Work in Russia in any region without obtaining a work permit

— Travel freely in and out from Russia

— Free medical care under the Mandatory Medical Insurance policy, free education, plus social benefits

— The ability to elect and be elected to local self-government bodies

— Participate in referendums

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