Russia faces a 2.2 million-worker shortage by 2030 across oil/gas, construction, and manufacturing industries, according to the Labour Minister in 2025. There simply is not enough local labour to complete all of the projects, causing projects to take longer and costs to rise. DBS Group has a solution for recruiting internationally. 

With our decades of experience recruiting for Russia as experts, we have done over 2,500 successful placements of workers, and our one-year retention rate is 93%, which means when workers get to your site, they will remain and produce. Not only do we train workers before they arrive on-site, but we also provide support to workers while they are on-site. 

DBS Group gives employers quick results, enabling them to fill gaps quickly and strengthen their teams quickly. Turn to DBS Group today for solutions to your labour shortages.

Understanding Labour Shortages in Russia

540,000 construction/manufacturing gap; 150,000 oil/gas needed (Ministry of Labour, 2025). We see it every day, and we know what it means to each of our clients

Industry-wise Shortages

The construction industry needs welders and builders, while the manufacturing sector requires machine operators. The oil and gas sector needs rig hands and engineers, and the information technology sector has an extreme deficit of coders and developers. These deficits continue to increase every year. 

Industries with remote job sites are seeing the worst shortages as local workers are unwilling to work at remote job sites. Last year alone, DBS Group provided 1,200 workers in the four industries above, over 400 were placed in construction and manufacturing, and more than 300 were placed in the oil and gas industry. 

Our global network of partners provides us with the necessary candidates throughout the globe in the shortest amount of time. Therefore, every worker we place comes trained in welding, coding, or operating cranes. DBS Group has the experience and expertise to match workers to your jobs quickly and accurately. We intelligently utilise the 2026 quota system to hire as many skilled international workers as possible, thus ensuring that every vacancy on your team will be filled.

DBS Group has a strong understanding of Russia’s labour market. As the Regional Director, Ms. Ruby Mazumdar has been on the ground in Russian industries for over 15 years and has built our programs based on listening to employers. She knows what is needed to grow businesses in Russia.

Impact on Business Growth

Russian companies are experiencing serious consequences from a lack of labour. There are completed jobs left at construction sites because there is no one to put them together; construction deadlines can't be met because the jobs aren't completed, and the company is in danger of losing contracts or paying penalties; and there are thousands of dollars in lost revenue and additional fees for each month of delay on construction sites. 

Oil drilling companies also miss drilling targets because they can't employ enough workers. This causes major problems for the production of an oil company's product. Plants are producing very little, producing partial loads of work because of a lack of labour to complete production. Information technology projects are also delayed due to a lack of available workers.

DBS Group turns this situation around. After partnering with DBS Group, employers will have  93% retention rate, with stable teams of workers for the long term. Therefore, clients do not just survive the labour shortages, but can instead expect measurable growth with DBS Group.

Benefits of International Recruitment

DBS Group makes hiring from abroad simple. We handle all steps. You get clear wins.

Access to Global Talent

DBS Group has access to talent pools that local populations do not have access to. India is the primary source of highly skilled welders, Vietnam has highly skilled coders available to you, and the Philippines is where you'll find the most highly-trained crane operators. All workers meet your specific requirements, come prepared with original documentation, and have the necessary skills to succeed. 

DBS Group does thorough background checks on each worker. We require workers to submit video evidence of the skills that they possess, provide valid trade certifications, and take assessments on the job where they will be working. In addition, we provide a comprehensive training program on how to work in Russia prior to the worker relocating. 

This training includes things like showing respect to those in a supervisory position, arriving at work 5-10 minutes early, no socialising during working hours, and learning 50 key Russian phrases, "Так точно" (Yes, sir), "Где инструмент?" (Tools?), "Стоп! Опасно!" (Danger!). By training prior to the worker arriving at the job site, the worker commands respect from the first day they begin working.

Reduced Hiring Timelines

When there are shortages of workers, speed is of the essence. DBS Group is able to provide you with workers in 4 to 8 weeks. You can start the process by sending us an email with your current personnel needs, and we will issue you an invitation within 48 hours. The worker permits process is completed quickly. Once the worker arrives in Russia, they are trained. Therefore, there is no long hiring process for workers. 

Our pre-departure training programme covers health and safety and cultural issues so that the worker will be prepared for their first day at work. The worker is guided by their mentor and will be able to see how to perform the job by observing their mentor. A good bond will develop between the worker and the employer, and the workers and employers will provide feedback to keep everyone aligned. 

Therefore, all of the workers will be ready to go at full speed in no time; oil will be produced, and concrete will be poured. There will be no long wait for workers hired through DBS Group vs. workers hired locally, so your production volume and output will be increased significantly.

Success Stories Across Russian Industries

DBS Group wins come from real work. Workers thrive. Clients succeed.

Construction and Manufacturing

A factory had to freeze its production line because it lacked welders. In six weeks, DBS Group sent 100 Indian workers to help. The workers were experienced in working with cold pipes and were mentored by experienced DBS management for their first few days on the job. The factory's production levels doubled rapidly due to the support of these workers. 

DBS Group used 150 Filipino workers to complete the crane installation on the skyscraper. They followed every instruction of their supervisor. The job site met all project deadlines, and the client renewed all contracts. DBS Group made it possible to get it done.

Oil and Gas Projects

DBS Group provided 120 workers from Vietnam and India to assist the oil rig project. By utilising the proper kits, the crew could beat the severe cold on site. Some of the language they used for safety on the job site helped them get through the project without incident. DBS Group has had over 2,500 success stories. We retain 93% of our candidates. This is your proof.

Partner with DBS Group Today

The DBS Group can solve your employee shortage. With over 2,500 placements and a 93% retention rate in the first year, we have decades of experience placing workers. Email us today at clientservices@dbsgroup.ru for more information. Send your job order to our email address to receive an answer in 24 to 48 hours. The average time from job offer to employment is 4-8 weeks. Let us assist you in hiring the workforce as per your needs!