Ministry of Health Approves List of Conditions Prohibiting Private Security Work
Russia tightens health rules for private security guards starting 2026
The Russian Ministry of Health has approved a list of medical conditions that prevent individuals from working as private security guards. The list includes 65 conditions, 62 of which are related to mental health disorders and 9 related to the use of psychoactive substances. This document was published on the information and legal portal and will come into effect on September 1, 2026.
The list includes organic mental disorders, schizophrenia, intellectual disability, and other mental health conditions. It also includes personality disorders and behavioral disorders in adults with chronic and severe courses, as well as conditions related to the use of psychoactive substances until the cessation of dispensary observation due to recovery.
Additionally, the list includes ophthalmological disorders such as visual impairments, including blindness, and reduced visual acuity below established thresholds.
According to a SuperJob study, the profession of a security guard again topped the ranking of the most boring professions in 2026, as named by Russians. 12% of respondents named it, followed by accountants (9%) and salespeople (6%).
