The unemployed have to rely on their own strength, and not on government assistance The living wage in our country is set at around 5,000 rubles per capita, while unemployment benefits still fluctuate between 850 and 4,900 rubles. That is, to live without work, according to the idea of officials, it is impossible even ... The living wage in our country is set at around 5,000 rubles per capita, while unemployment benefits still fluctuate between 850 and 4,900 rubles.