Russia’s registered unemployment rises 2.3% on Jan 30–Feb 6

MOSCOW, Feb 11 (PRIME) -- The number of registered unemployed Russians increased 2.3% to 746,910 people from January 30 through February 6, the Labor and Social Protection Ministry said on Monday.

Unemployment grew in 80 regions, the ministry said.

The number of people working part-time, in dead time or on not fully paid vacations amounted to 143,066 as of February 6.

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