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Is a job at 13 banned in Russia?

Yes. A job at 13 is banned in Russia. Light work from 14; under 14 only film, theatre and circus.

Labour Code art. 63: contracts from 16; 15 light work; 14 with a parent's consent; under 14 only cinema, theatre, circus, concerts. 1 Sep 2025 change (student brigades, weekends) only for 14+.

Source: Labour Code art. 63; 2025

• Russia is one of 41 countries where a job at 13 is banned, and 36 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 8 of 14.
• In Europe: banned in 16 of 39 countries.

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Other countries that ban a job at 13

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