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Moscow Faces MASS LAYOFFS as Russian Economy Continues FREEFALL





Russia’s industrial and manufacturing sectors are under increasing strain. Major firms — in metals, coal, railways, cement, automobiles — are cutting costs by adopting reduced workweeks, furloughs, or outright workforce reductions.
Reuters
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The Moscow Times
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One sign of trouble: the share of Russian companies planning layoffs has nearly doubled over the first half of 2025 compared to early in the year — from about 6.9% in January to roughly 11.5% by July.
Meduza

A lot of the layoffs aren’t always loud — companies are using less dramatic measures (reduced hours, shorter workweeks, unpaid leave) instead of mass firings, likely trying to avoid big social backlash.
Reuters
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Economic pressures include falling domestic demand, weak exports (especially with sanctions), high interest rates, and competition from cheaper imports. All of those have squeezed profit margins and raised operating costs.
Reuters
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There’s also “hidden unemployment” — workers under reduced or unpredictable employment conditions, people at risk of dismissal, or those whose jobs are being scaled down. This is rising despite officially low unemployment numbers.
The Moscow Times
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Reuters
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Particularly hard hit are support staff, non-core roles, and firms outside defense or state contracts. Some of the large auto plants and coal mining operations are reporting either shutdowns, partial suspensions, or shorter work schedules.
The Moscow Times
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Reuters
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The Japan Times
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The government is trying some mitigations: tax deferrals, targeted subsidies, and encouraging four-day workweeks as alternatives to layoffs. But many analysts warn that without broader reforms or easing of sanctions, more layoffs or bankruptcies seem likely.
Reuters
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The Moscow Times
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All of this points to an economy that still has slack, but also strains in many sectors. While growth has not collapsed outright, many domestic industries are weakening in ways that could presage deeper downturn if external pressures continue or intensify.
The Moscow Times
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Financial Times
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Reuters
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If you like, I can also pull up some recent data on how many jobs have already been lost or projected losses, and what regions are worst affected.

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