On the Issue of Discrimination in the Russian Labor Market

The economic content of the category «discrimination» is considered, specific character of its manifestation in the labor sphere is shown. Strengthening of discrimination trends on the labor market during economic recession, which has a negative impact on the social situation in the country, is substantiated. Peculiarities of discrimination on the Russian labor market are analyzed: a high share of highly qualified specialists among the unemployed, a significant regional discrepancy between the salary rate and employment cost, discrimination in hiring and dismissal of employees. Characteristics of discriminatory unemployment are given. Necessity for increased control over the national and regional labor markets functioning on the part of state bodies is proved.