# More than a third of Russian companies to skip annual bonuses in 2026

https://mins.news/en/item/93153

- Meduza, 2026-10-09 12:36 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/09/more-than-a-third-of-russian-companies-forgo-annual-bonuses-in-2026

> A survey of 1,076 Russian companies found that 46.9% do not plan to pay year-end bonuses; 36.2% paid them a year ago but will skip them in 2026. Declining financial results were the most commonly cited reason, as higher costs, weak demand and high interest rates squeeze profits. Small-business employees are expected to be hit hardest, while some firms may switch to quarterly or non-cash rewards.