Russia Unemployment Holds Record Low 2.2%, Employment at 74.6M

Russian Vice Premier Golikova cites Rosstat data showing unemployment at a record low 2.2% and employment at a record 74.6 million. The figures reflect a tight labor market, likely driven by military mobilization and defense-sector hiring, but underlying structural distortions are not captured. This signals sustained domestic demand but also potential overheating in a war-economy context.