In 2025, Russian unemployment benefits range from a minimum of 1,764.05 rubles to a maximum of 15,044.21 rubles. These benefits are accessible to individuals registered with the employment center who cannot immediately find work.

To apply, individuals generally require a Russian passport with proof of registration, educational documents, a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), birth certificates for any children under 18, and a work book if available. They must also provide banking information for a “Mir” card or a postal address for benefit payments. The employment center will independently request earnings information for the last three months, insurance records, and details from the previous employer from the Social Fund of Russia (SFR).

The minimum benefit of 1,764.05 rubles is available for a maximum of three months within a year.

The standard unemployment benefit is available to those who have worked under an employment contract for at least 26 weeks in the year prior to applying. This benefit can be received for a maximum of six months per year. It is calculated as a percentage of the average earnings from the last three months of employment. In the first three months, the benefit is 75% of average earnings, capped at 15,044.21 rubles. For the subsequent three months, it is 60%, but not exceeding 5,880.15 rubles.