The OP talked about an increase in the minimum wage in 2026 by 20.7%

The minimum wage will increase by 20.7% in 2026 and should be at least 27 thousand rubles. This was announced on December 31 by Evgeny Masharov, a member of the commission of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation for the public examination of draft laws and other regulations.

"Starting from January 1, 2026, the minimum wage in Russia will be 27,093 rubles. Compared to 2025, it will grow by 20.7%. Now, in 2025, the minimum wage is 22,440 rubles. I would like to note that the employer is obliged to pay wages not less than this amount if the employee works full—time," he said in an interview with RIA Novosti.

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