Massive layoffs in IT: up to 20% of Russian specialists risk losing their jobs

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Massive layoffs in IT: up to 20% of Russian specialists risk losing their jobs

In 2025, Russian companies are preparing for major layoffs in their IT departments, according to a report by Fork-Tech, a company specializing in IT recruitment and outsourcing. Estimates indicate that between 15% and 20% of Russian IT specialists will lose their jobs, despite the existing labor shortage in the market. “This situation is determined by several factors. The first and most important is the need to reduce expenses to stabilize the f…