International RelationsGS214 October 2026

Russia ratifies its agreement with India on the temporary employment of workers

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The news

New Delhi. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law on October 12 ratifying the agreement with India on the temporary employment of citizens in each other’s territories, The Economic Times reports. The State Duma adopted it on October 1 and the Federation Council the next day. About 70,000 Indians work in Russia, mainly in construction and textiles, and the figure could reach 1,00,000 by year-end (ET).

Prelims nuggets

The agreement on “Temporary Labour Activity of Citizens of one State in the Territory of the other State” was listed under “Migration and Mobility” among the 23rd India–Russia summit outcomes.
Under the Emigration Act, 1983, ECR passport holders need clearance from the Protector of Emigrants to work in notified ECR countries; Russia is not one.
The Protector General of Emigrants functions under the Ministry of External Affairs.