AvtoVAZ, the Russian car maker, has expanded its workforce by recruiting Uzbek citizens to work at the plant. The report comes from RIA News and highlights a growing trend of cross-border staffing in the automotive sector.
Uzbekistan began sending its nationals to AvtoVAZ as part of a structured recruitment program. Company representatives conducted candidate selection at the start of September, according to the same source. The development marks a notable step in Uzbekistan’s collaboration with Russian manufacturing partners and reflects a broader strategy to supply skilled labor to large industrial enterprises.
Earlier discussions centered on the potential employment of up to 500 Uzbek workers at AvtoVAZ. This target illustrates the scale of the initiative and the demand for qualified personnel in the organization’s operations, from assembly lines to support functions. The move aligns with wider efforts to strengthen bilateral economic ties and to support local employment through multinational production networks.
In a related thread, there were announcements about Uzbekistan beginning training programs for students destined for roles at KamAZ, another major Russian automotive plant. Tashkent State University and the KamAZ operation near Chelny cooperated on internships for teachers, student placements, and the placement of graduates within the KamAZ system. This education-to-employment pipeline demonstrates how Uzbek institutions are linking classroom learning with real-world manufacturing work across the region, and it underscores the emphasis on hands-on training for industrial careers.
The collaboration between KamAZ and Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Education, established through a formal agreement on personnel training, continues to drive these exchanges. Uzbek education officials have visited the KamAZ facilities to become familiar with the working conditions and the competencies required for future roles in the automotive sector. Such visits help translate academic curricula into practical, employer-aligned skills that support students as they transition into full-time employment within large manufacturing operations.
Meanwhile, production activities at AvtoVAZ have progressed with the introduction of new models in other cities, including the Lada Vesta Sport sedan and a station wagon model produced in Tolyatti. These developments illustrate AvtoVAZ’s ongoing capacity expansion and product diversification, reinforcing the company’s position in the competitive regional market and its role as a key employer in the broader automotive ecosystem. The convergence of training programs, cross-border labor mobility, and staggered model introductions highlights how large automotive groups are coordinating talent pipelines with manufacturing ambitions across Russia and its neighboring economies, all while seeking skilled workers to support modern production lines and quality standards. The reporting on these initiatives emphasizes the interconnected nature of industry, education, and labor markets in the region, where companies seek reliable, trained staff to sustain productivity and growth over the coming years. This evolution also reflects the strategic importance of global supply chains and the need for robust workforce development programs that can adapt to evolving automotive technologies and manufacturing practices (RIA News).