At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova highlighted that Russia has approximately 18 job vacancies for every unemployed person, a notable rise from eight vacancies in 2021. This increase indicates a tightening labor market for skilled workers. Golikova also reported improvements in employment rates, with those aged 30-39 seeing an increase from 87% to 91%, and those aged 40-49 from 90% to 93%. The SPIEF, running from June 3-6, is themed 'Pragmatic Dialogue: the Path to a Stable Future,' aiming to address the ongoing transformations in the global economy. The forum includes various discussions and events, such as the SME Forum, the Creative Industries Forum, and the Ensuring Drug Security Forum. Additionally, cultural events like the Petersburg Seasons festival and SPIEF Sports Games are part of the program. The national economic development institution VEB.RF is the title partner for this year’s forum, organized by the Roscongress Foundation.