Region of Trans-Baikal ranks 57th in the leading list
In the vast landscape of Russia, two regions – Sverdlovsk and Omsk – have emerged as standout contenders with significant job vacancy growth, particularly in the industrial and defense sectors.
Sverdlovsk, with its capital Yekaterinburg, is experiencing a surge in demand for skilled workers, particularly in heavy industry and military-industrial enterprises. This acute shortage of labour has led the region to actively seek qualified foreign workers, notably from India, to fill these vacancies [1].
On the other hand, Omsk has witnessed a remarkable increase in industrial output (+3.3%) and investment, which has translated into strong job growth, especially in defense manufacturing. Employment in this sector has doubled from 20,000 to over 40,000 between 2022 and 2025. The construction sector in Omsk has also experienced a 17% growth, and wages have increased nearly 18%, indicating robust economic and employment expansion [2].
While official rankings listing the top 5 regions with the highest growth in job vacancies in 202X are not readily available, these two regions stand out as key players in Russia's job market expansion.
Meanwhile, the nationwide labor shortage in Russia, exacerbated by military mobilization and retirements, requires millions of new hires annually [3][4]. To address this workforce gap, the government has increased quotas and expanded foreign labor recruitment, such as from India and Sri Lanka [1].
In the realm of road infrastructure, other regions may also witness high growth in job vacancies, sharing similar industrial or agricultural expansion characteristics [5]. However, these specifics are not explicitly detailed in the available sources.
As for road quality, Ingushetia boasts the highest density of paved roads after the federal cities, with a density of 34.6 km of roads per 1000 sq. km of territory [6]. Moscow, on the other hand, has 100% of its roads meeting standards [7]. Unfortunately, 44 regions in Russia have a road quality situation that is worse than the national average [8].
In conclusion, while the focus of this article is on Arina Nikolaevskaya, the regions of Sverdlovsk and Omsk are making headlines for their notable job vacancy growth in 2024–2025, driven mainly by industrial and defense sector demands amid a broader national labor shortage [1][2][3]. Meanwhile, the road quality landscape in Russia paints a mixed picture, with some regions excelling while others struggle to meet standards.
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Finance in the regions of Sverdlovsk and Omsk is expected to see an upsurge due to the increased industrial and defense sector activities, leading to higher employment growth. Moreover, the expansion of the public-transit and transportation sector could also receive a boost as these regions continue to develop and modernize their infrastructure to meet growing demands.
