Russia to Introduce Official Internship Status in 2027

The Labor Code will introduce the official concept of 'internship'.

Consensus

The concept of 'internship' will become official in the Russian Labor Code.
The changes will take effect on March 1, 2027.
Internship will be governed by a fixed-term employment contract not exceeding six months.
Employers must assign a mentor to each intern.
Interns will have social guarantees, including pay not below the minimum wage, pension contributions, and sick leave entitlement.
The internship must be completed within one year after obtaining relevant education.
The internship contract cannot become indefinite upon expiration.
If a new contract is signed after internship, an probationary period cannot be applied.

The changes will not apply to state and municipal employees, as well as individuals required to undergo mandatory internship, such as drivers with a work break or employees at hazardous production sites. — vm
Employers must conclude employment contracts for internships within six months, and the work must correspond to the profession being acquired. — tg_tass_agency
The temporary employment contract with an intern must be concluded to ensure all social guarantees, including pension contributions and sick leave. — vedomosti
If neither party requests termination upon expiration, the fixed-term contract with an intern will not automatically become indefinite. — vesti