Russian Factories Hired Nearly 50K Foreign Workers in 2024 – Labor Ministry

Russian Factories Hired Nearly 50K Foreign Workers in 2024 – Labor Ministry

Russian factories hired 47,000 foreign workers in 2024 as the industrial sector sought to stave off deepening labor shortages, the Vedomosti business daily reported Monday, citing Labor Ministry data.  According to the data, the number of foreign workers recruited to work at factories exceeded the government-set quota of 40,500 workers by 16%.  These workers predominantly came from China, India, Turkey, Serbia and other countries whose citizens …

Pro Trump Farmers Now Admit They Can't Find American Workers

American farmers, particularly those who supported President Donald Trump in the 2024 election, are grappling with severe economic challenges due to his administration’s aggressive immigration crackdowns and erratic tariff policies. These policies have disrupted labor availability, frozen critical federal funding, and threatened export markets, leaving many rural communities on the brink of financial ruin. Farmers across the United States are re…

Russia’s Aging Factories: Depreciation Key to Revival

In an era where industrial enterprises are grappling with aging equipment, a recent study published in the Bulletin of Chuvash State University sheds light on the crucial role of depreciation charges in renewing fixed assets. The research, led by N. Z. Zotikov, emphasizes the importance of internal funding sources for maintaining and upgrading production equipment, especially in the face of… Source