In St. Petersburg, government agencies are preparing for a massive downsizing of staff, - Fontanka The publication sources give a figure of up to 15% of the staff. The task was assigned to organizations at different levels - from schools to government committees. The cuts are expected to be completed by April. It is about both reducing costs and renewing the labor market, where there is a shortage of manpower. And it's not just St. Petersburg - the source of Fontanka. Telegram | maximum | strain |.