As of March 1, 2027, amendments to the labor law in Russia will enter into force, which will establish the status of an intern and limit the period of the intern contract to six months, writes RG | written law". Employers will be required to assign mentors to such employees, and upon concluding a new employment contract afterwards, they will be prohibited from setting a trial period. You can apply for an internship no later than a year after receiving your professional education.