Article 131: Wages

Wages are paid in cash in the currency of the Russian Federation (in rubles). In accordance with a collective agreement or a contract of employment on the written application of an employee, the payment of wages may be made in foreign currency. Redress in other forms not contrary to the legislation of the Russian Federation and the international agreements of the Russian Federation; the proportion of wages paid in non-monetary forms cannot exceed Payment of wages in bons, coupons, debt obligations, receipts, as well as in the form of alcoholic beverages, narcotic drugs, poisons No substances, harmful and other toxic substances, weapons, ammunition or other items subject to prohibitions or restrictions on their free circulation shall be permitted.