In his address, he noted that labor activity in the hot summer months is more energy-intensive, both from a physical and psychological point of view.

It can cause increased fatigue, stress, heatstroke and other more serious health problems, Khamzaev explained.

This problem is especially relevant for older employees, many of whom already have chronic diseases and need additional rest.

“In order to take care of the health of citizens as one of the key tasks of the state, I ask you to assess the feasibility of reducing working days by one hour in the summer for workers over 60 years old without changing the size of wages,” the text of the appeal says. 

Earlier, the head of the Russian Ministry of Health, Mikhail Murashko, said that the regions need to more targeted and carefully work with the organization of vaccination against coronavirus for people over 60 years old who remain at risk.