Russian Women to Be Sent to Work on Excavators and in Mines

Russia's Ministry of Labor plans to revise the list of professions prohibited for women, aiming to allow them to operate heavy machinery in the mining sector. Specifically, the proposal would permit women to work as excavator operators, loading machine operators, and mine workers. The legislative changes are planned for the near future, with expanded access to these professions expected from 2027. This decision could impact the workforce composition in the mining equipment and extraction sectors, potentially increasing the pool of qualified workers and altering the industry's employment structure.