Digital-Skill Retraining Leads Applications in Russia’s Kadry Program as 97,000 Start Courses
Officials say courses are chosen using labor forecasts to deliver practical skills employers need.
Overview
- By applications, the most popular retraining paths are 1C programmers, AI-systems specialists, data analysts and test engineers, according to the Labor Ministry.
- More than 97,000 citizens have already begun free training under the national Kadry project in 2025.
- The program covers 360 in-demand professions this year, spanning digital specialties alongside vocational and social-care roles.
- Enrollment is handled via the Rabota Rossii portal with vocational guidance at local employment centers and a three-party contract signed before classes begin.
- In the Moscow region, over 85,000 vacancies include high-paying IT roles up to 250–260 thousand rubles per month, and residents can pursue Kadry retraining in areas such as data analytics, AI systems and IT project management.