EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT IN MODERN RUSSIA: REGIONAL ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS (BASED ON THE CASE OF ST. PETERSBURG)

The article presents a comprehensive analysis of the labor market in modern Russia. The purpose of this study is to analyze the theoretical concepts of the development of market relations in the field of employment in relation to modern Russia, to assess the regional differentiation of employment and unemployment levels, as well as to identify the prospects for the development of the labor market using the example of St. Petersburg. To achieve this goal, the following tasks are being solved: generalization of the main theoretical models of the labor market; analysis of statistical data by regions of the Russian Federation; assessment of key trends and forecasts for the St. Petersburg labor market. The author explores theoretical models of the functioning of the labor market, applying them to interpret modern Russian realities. Based on current statistical data, regional disparities in employment and unemployment levels have been analyzed in detail, and subjects of the Russian Federation with critical indicators have been identified. Special attention is paid to the prospects for the development of the St. Petersburg labor market as a region with the lowest unemployment rate. In conclusion, the conclusions are formulated and recommendations are proposed for smoothing spatial imbalances and forming a balanced employment policy.