Overview of Seasonal Work Trends in Russia
Recent data reveals that a substantial portion of seasonal job seekers are targeting the service industry for the summer months. A collaborative report by Rabota.ru, a leading job and employee-finding service, and Podrabotka, a platform for the self-employed, sheds light on how people are approaching temporary employment during peak season across diverse sectors.
In the study, 34% of respondents looking for seasonal opportunities expressed interest in roles within the service sector. This aligns with a broader pattern where customer-facing and hospitality tasks surge in demand as busy periods unfold. Alongside this, 21% were exploring seasonal roles in manufacturing settings, reflecting the steady appetite for production-related employment when factories ramp up for summer orders. Construction and retail trade attracted 14% of participants, while 13% considered work in agriculture to capitalize on seasonal crops and field labor opportunities.
Other notable preferences emerged: 11% aimed for entertainment sector jobs, 9% sought roles in the hotel industry, and 5% showed interest in animation and caregiving tasks involving children. A remaining 22% of respondents selected other occupations or mixed interests not captured by the main categories. Together, the study depicts a broad mosaic of seasonal work preferences across the country.
Overall, the study found that 35% of adult Russians anticipate finding seasonal work for the summer, while 2% already hold temporary positions. For many participants, the opportunity to earn extra income is a primary objective; 66% of those seeking summer roles cited additional income as their main goal. Additionally, 14% highlighted the desire to work outdoors and in fresh air, underscoring a preference for outdoor settings when feasible.
The study drew on responses from more than 3,100 adult users across Russia, providing a wide geographic snapshot of summer employment trends and preferences. In mid-June 2022, HeadHunter, a prominent Russian online recruitment firm, reported that sales assistants and cashier roles accounted for roughly 10% of open part-time positions during the summer period. This segment was identified as the most in-demand category at that time, signaling strong retail activity and the importance of flexible, short-term roles for consumers and businesses alike.
These findings offer a practical lens for job seekers planning their summer work and for employers designing seasonal staffing strategies. By understanding where interest concentrates—from service and hospitality to manufacturing, agriculture, and entertainment—both sides can better align opportunities with available talent and seasonal demand. (Source: HeadHunter study, 2022)