Shadayev said that the departure of IT specialists from Russia did not cause serious damage to the industry

The departure of IT specialists from Russia did not globally affect the industry in the country. This statement was made by the head of the Ministry of Digital Development Maksut Shadayev at the Digital Diamond forum.

“I believe that on the scale of departure [IТ-специалистов из РФ] not so global, he did not cause such irreparable damage to the industry, ”he said (quote according to TASS).

According to the minister, a large number of interesting work and projects motivate workers to stay in the country. He also recalled that technology companies are successfully developing in Russia. Shadayev noted that all the necessary conditions are being created for employees, including raising their salaries. The head of the Ministry of Digital Development said that he looks to the future “with a certain optimism.”

At the same time, on November 11, Shadayev informedthat the Ministry of Digital Development is developing a program for the return of IT specialists to Russia. He clarified that the department is currently discussing “guarantees” for IT people so that they understand that “they have nothing to be afraid of” in Russia.

November 1 Shadayev declared, which opposes “draconian measures” against IT workers. According to him, it is necessary to create conditions for specialists to want to return to Russia. “Our task is to develop a reverse relocation program and show in practice that we can continue to work here calmly,” the minister said.

After the start of the special operation, there were several waves of emigration of IT specialists from Russia. According to the Russian Association of Electronic Commerce (RAEC), immediately after the outbreak of hostilities, the country left up to 70,000 employees. At the same time, in May, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin declaredthat 85% of IT people who left returned to Russia.

However, after the announcement of partial mobilization in the Russian Federation, a new wave of emigration occurred. In this regard, the Ministry of Digital Development hastened to announce that IT specialists with higher education who work full-time in accredited IT companies will receive a deferment from conscription. Later, the department clarified that only those whose specialty was included in the scrollprepared by the Ministry of Digital Development.

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