Demographic factor in the formation of the Russian labor market
<b>Subject.</b> I investigate the current situation in the labor market, and factors affecting its formation and development. <b>Objectives.</b> The article aims to analyze the current demographic situation in Russia based on official statistical sources and expert opinions, to identify demographic problems and their impact on the current condition of the labor market and the structure of the economically active population over the next decade. <b>Methods.</b> The study employs the methods of logical, statistical, qualitative and qualitative analysis. <b>Results.</b> I offer an approach to further development of the mechanism of State regulation of demographic changes from the perspective of supporting the labor market with required labor. <b>Conclusions.</b> The demographic factor should be the basis of the policy of the State in the labor market. It is important to solve the issue of labor resource allocation on the territory of the country in accordance with plans for socioeconomic development. Trends in the labor market formation and development are primarily based on labor resources, the imbalance of their quality in territories. Thus, a differentiated approach to developing a labor market strategy with a long-term perspective is required.