"While Russia has avoided the full brunt of the economic crisis, it has not been immune to effects on business and employment. In common with other countries, it is people under 25 who are feeling the pinch, and worldwide fears of "a lost generation of workers" are inspiring efforts to confront the problem ... The State Duma this fall will consider a measure to tackle both youth unemployment and a dearth of qualified workers in a range of industries in the regions" (Quoted from article)