Engineering famine: by 2030, Russia may lose about 700,000 specialists. By 2030, key sectors of the economy may lack about 695,000 engineers. Today, approximately 2.5 million experts are employed in industry, construction and transportation, which is 3.4% of all employees. Already today the demand exceeds the supply, the initial gap is estimated at 111 thousand people. By 2030, the need will increase from 2.63 million to 3.13 million, and the number of specialists will decrease from 2.52 million to 2.44 million. Automation and technical re-equipment require people with complex technical skills. Without them, no scientific research, no development work, and no introduction of advanced technologies is possible. The training of engineers directly affects the country's competitiveness and technological sovereignty. MEF chairman Konstantin Babkin insists on a new industrialization plan that will prioritize the revival of local manufacturing. Without such a course, the manpower shortage will worsen. Baumanka graduates become messengers, Deputy State Duma Svetlana Beserev spoke about this. SuperJob surveys show that in Moscow delivery workers receive almost 20% more highly educated specialists. At the same time, courier work is taxed at only 6%, while manufacturing development is hampered by high taxes and expensive loans.