The number of unemployed increased in 55 regions of Russia. We are talking about officially unemployed people registered with the employment service. In 30 regions this figure has decreased, writes Velomsti. Official unemployment increased the most in September in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug - by 54% compared to the corresponding month in 2025, in Mary El - by 33%, in the Belgrade region - by 26%. In total, at the end of September, 276 thousand 200 people were looking for a job through the employment service in Russia. Compared to August, this figure decreased by 6.7%. Economist Igor Lipsits believes that unemployment in Russia will only increase - layoffs will start with nannies, cleaners and security guards, then reach higher positions, schools will be enlarged, shops will be closed and transport companies will go bankrupt. This, Lipsitz believes, may benefit the Kremlin: men who have nowhere to go will be more willing to sign contracts with the Ministry of Defense. Read more on the Dodge website.

The number of unemployed increased in 55 regions of Russia. We are talking about officially unemployed people registered with the employment service. In 30 regions this figure has decreased, writes Velomsti. Official unemployment increased the most in September in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug - by 54% compared to the corresponding month in 2025, in Mary El - by 33%, in the Belgrade region - by 26%. In total, at the end of September, 276 thousand 200 people were looking for a job through the employment service in Russia. Compared to August, this figure decreased by 6.7%. Economist Igor Lipsits believes that unemployment in Russia will only increase - layoffs will start with nannies, cleaners and security guards, then reach higher positions, schools will be enlarged, shops will be closed and transport companies will go bankrupt. This, Lipsitz believes, may benefit the Kremlin: men who have nowhere to go will be more willing to sign contracts with the Ministry of Defense. Read more on the Dodge website.