Starting March 1, 2027, Russia is changing its approach to internships. They will now be formalized only through fixed-term employment contracts. This means that interns will receive a full set of labor guarantees: a salary not lower than the minimum wage, sick leave pay, and pension contributions.
The new rules apply to students, university and college graduates who completed their studies no more than a year ago. The maximum internship duration is limited to six months. Employers will have to not only conclude employment contracts but also organize mentoring for interns. Companies are also required to approve local regulations that specify the internship procedure, evaluation criteria, and the permissible amount of independent work.
Special attention is paid to protecting the rights of those who successfully complete their internship. If after that employers decide to offer such an employee a permanent employment contract, a probationary period will be prohibited. An exception is made only for state and municipal employees—the new norms do not apply to them.
For businesses, this is not just another package of obligations. The new rules may serve as an incentive for more active recruitment of young professionals. Interns will gain legal employee status, and companies will have the opportunity to build long-term relationships with talented youth. True, they will have to work on internal documents and process organization. This is a chance not only to adapt newcomers but also to enhance the employer's reputation.
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