PRIORITY WAYS FOR IMPROVING SOCIAL PROTECTION OF RUSSIAN LABOUR MIGRANTS
The article presents a study of the volume, dynamics and structure of interregional labour migration in Russia. There are forms of state social support for certain kinds of citizens in the process of interregional labour mobility. The research analyzes the practice of implementing regional programs to increase the mobility of labour force in Russia. The author assesses the effectiveness of government measures to support certain types of citizens during the COVID-19pandemic. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the substantiation of the need to strengthen state support for Russian labour migrants as a factor in overcoming poverty and improving the standards of living among migrant households. Based on the study, the article highlights priority areas for improving the social protection of Russian labour migrants.