How the War Against Ukraine Is Forcing Russians to Live Without Salaries
A sharp increase in wage arrears is being recorded in russia.
According to the russian federal labor and employment service, the number of complaints related to unpaid salaries rose by more than a third in 2024 compared to the previous year.
▫️The key reasons are soaring credit costs and the inability of many enterprises, amid economic crisis conditions, to both repay loans and pay workers on time.
▫️The highest levels of wage debt are reported in the construction, manufacturing, mining, and agricultural sectors—especially among state-owned corporations and companies with government participation.
To prevent a potential “social explosion,” russian propaganda is attempting to downplay the issue with rhetoric about “economic growth” and “ineffective sanctions.” However, massive and ongoing spending on the war continues to worsen russia’s economic problems and reduce living standards for ordinary russians.
