"Russians Face an Inevitable Rise in Wages": Positive Forecast by VCIOM

VCIOM discussed the prospects for Russians' wages. According to the head of VCIOM, despite resistance from businesses, pressure from the labor market and the needs of workers will lead to an increase in Russians' income levels.

The results of a recent study conducted by Anderida Financial Group revealed that a significant portion of Russia's population is facing financial difficulties. A survey involving 2,000 participants found that the vast majority of Russians—specifically 75%—consider their salaries insufficient for a comfortable life. Many respondents admitted that they barely have enough money to cover basic needs. «75% of surveyed Russians admitted they are dissatisfied with their income levels and often find their salaries inadequate for current expenses,» reports «Gazeta.ru,» which has access to the relevant survey data.