ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses a number of factors relevant to women in management in Russia. The characteristics of women in the labour market are uncovered, and issues such as wage discrimination, education statistics and the specific role of women managers in Russia are explored. Further, details on women entrepreneurs are discussed alongside legislative initiatives and trends for the future. The overall level of women's economic activity remains high in Russia. This is largely due to their necessity in the labour force in relation to contributing to the family budget. Women in the study referred to how the transition had enabled them to transform themselves and to become real women. The expansion of business services, particularly in fashion, food, retailing and cosmetics had changed the lifestyles of Russian women. Human Rights Watch has concluded that gender-specific protective legislation were in fact discriminatory and could make it impossible for Russian women to compete for work on an equal basis.
