Myanmar workers eye job opportunities in Russia
107
Tun (NP News) - Jan 20
Myanmar workers are now exploring new employment opportunities in Russia, particularly in the construction and development sectors.
For decades, Myanmar has been a country whose citizens have sought jobs abroad. Since the political transition in 2021, the number of citizens, aged 20 to 50, migrating to other countries for survival has significantly increased. Traditional destinations for Myanmar workers include Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea. Recently, however, Russia has emerged as a new target market for Myanmar workers.
A local job agency reports that Russia is open to hiring workers from Myanmar. In October 2023, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the two governments to facilitate collaboration, according to the Ministry of Labour.
“We, as an agency, are working hard to seize this opportunity since both countries are eager to cooperate in sending Myanmar workers to Russia,” said a local manager from the agency.
The agency further stated that salaries for Myanmar workers in Russia range from $700 to $3,000, depending on their skills and expertise in blue-collar sectors. The majority of job opportunities are in construction and development sites, as well as mining and mineral extraction industries.
The preferred age range for Myanmar workers in Russia is primarily between 20 and 45 years old. –