A joint study by Mail Mail and Science Mail reveals that 76% of Russians hold a positive view of the programming profession. Respondents cite the lack of bureaucracy as the primary advantage, followed by remote work opportunities at 19% and high income at 16%. Flexibility and the ability to create new technologies are also valued by 12% of participants.
Despite these benefits, 28% of those surveyed identify monotony and excessive screen time as the main drawbacks. Furthermore, 27% point to the difficulty of entering the field without experience, while 22% highlight high competition. Regarding education, 54% of respondents prefer traditional university degrees, while 21% favor internships and practical experience.
Public perception of the profession remains traditional, with 39% associating it with code and hardware, 22% with high salaries, and 21% with startups. Interest in the field is highest in Novosibirsk, Krasnodar, Nizhny Novgorod, Yekaterinburg, and Saratov. Parents generally support children pursuing programming, with 32% viewing it as a promising career path.
Regarding the future of the industry, the majority of Russians believe that artificial intelligence will not reduce the demand for programmers over the next 10 to 20 years. Instead, they expect the need for specialists to remain high as technology and AI continue to evolve.
