The article looks at how companies in Russia manage their employees, focusing on those owned by big international companies. The researchers studied the types of job contracts and benefits given to workers, comparing them to local companies. They also looked at who makes decisions about human resources (HR) policies, like the global headquarters or local managers. The study found differences in HR practices between multinational corporations and local companies in Russia. These findings can help predict how HR policies will change in the future for international companies in Russia.