Woman Sues Former Employer for 20 Million Rubles Over DismissalA woman from Tyumen was fired from her job, but a court ruled the dismissal illegal and reinstated her. However, she never returned to work and is now demanding 20 million rubles in back wages.
Shift Worker Sick of 'Forest with Bears' QuestionsA shift worker from Rostov shares the daily annoyances and joys of his remote job, from braving -40°C (-40°F) bathroom runs to dealing with internet blackouts.
Kazan escort worker describes daily life and client requestsHow often do you meet escort workers? We interviewed a Kazan resident providing such services to ask uncomfortable questions about the profession, prices, and wild client requests.
Yekaterinburg man shown odd videos, asked for money in job scamA Yekaterinburg resident nearly lost 20,000 rubles (about $220 at current rates) after scammers showed him bizarre training videos and demanded payment as part of a fake job offer over two days.
Protester Blocks Factory Gate Over Unpaid Wages in YekaterinburgA supply manager in Yekaterinburg has gone on hunger strike and blocked a factory entrance, demanding back pay he says he is owed since last year. The company director confirmed wage arrears but called the employee's actions disruptive.
Northern Woman Chooses Poultry Farm Over Office CareerWhile her peers dream of remote work, Marta Tugolukova chose a career that is loud, smells of feed, and may start with weighing chickens. The young woman from Russia's North found her calling in animal husbandry.
Children Buried in One Coffin: Gravediggers on Death and LifeGravediggers Alexander and Dmitry from Berezovka village in Omsk region discuss their daily work, how they handle the emotional toll of funerals, and their philosophical views on mortality.
Oil Worker's Wife Reveals Family Sacrifices During ShiftsA woman from Bashkortostan, married to an oil worker on shift duty for 18 years, explains how her husband's job impacts all aspects of their family life, from constant separations to daily challenges.
Rostov English Tutor's Frustrations with Students and ExamsAn English tutor from Rostov with eight years of experience discusses the challenges of her profession, from last-minute cancellations to students who neglect homework and the pressures of the Unified State Exam.
Why Young Workers Are Returning to ManufacturingA journalist visited the Sasovo Machine-Building Plant to explore why young people are choosing careers in industrial production, overcoming the decline of the 1990s.
Shift Worker from Bashkiria Explains Youth's DisinterestA drilling engineer from Bashkiria with nearly 20 years of experience explains why rotational work is less appealing to young people, as comparable wages can be earned locally without health risks.
