In a number of regions in Russia, the share of migrants in construction has begun to be restricted

In some Russian regions, measures have begun to limit the number of foreign workers in the construction sector. These new rules are part of a strategy aimed at controlling the employment of migrants in key sectors of the economy, as reported in the article by "Kommersant".
Since January 1 of this year, a limit has been introduced in several regions of Russia on the percentage of foreign workers at construction sites — no more than 50% of the total number of employees. This decision was made based on a government decree developed by the Ministry of Labor of Russia, taking into account the results for 2025.
Anton Glushkov, president of the National Association of Builders, emphasized that in 2026, the impact of reduced quotas may be insignificant. He noted that the main workers in construction remain citizens of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, who work under patents that are not subject to the new restrictions. At the same time, the reduction of quotas may lead to an increase in the labor shortage, especially for low-skilled positions, in the medium term.

Currently, the share of migrants in the construction industry is about 13-15%. Despite restrictions on admissions and qualifications, employers continue to show interest in hiring them to cope with peak workloads.

It is important to note that the quotas do not apply to 21 regions of Russia, including the DPR, LPR, as well as St. Petersburg, Leningrad, Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions.