Introduction. The labor market in the healthcare sector plays an important role in the socio-economic development of the country, influencing demographic processes, medical technologies and the country's economy. The current state of the labor market in practical healthcare, in turn, requires an increase in the professional and qualification structure of medical workers, which is caused by such factors as population aging and the growth of chronic diseases. Russia's transition from centralized planning to a market economic model has caused significant changes in the labor structure and regulatory mechanisms. Analysis of international practices allows us to identify both the pros and cons of the Russian healthcare system, which contributes to the formation of strategies aimed at improving the quality and availability of medical services. Target. To analyze the labor market in the Russian healthcare sector and compare it with international practices. Materials and methods. The review was prepared by collecting scientific sources of literature published by domestic and foreign authors over the past 20 years. The literature search was conducted using the keywords: "labor market in healthcare", "nurse personnel", "labor market functioning", "labor market structure", "government regulation", published in peer-reviewed scientific journals indexed in the scientometric databases WoS, Scopus, included in the list approved by the Higher Attestation Commission under the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia. The search for scientific articles was conducted in the electronic databases PubMed, Google Scholar, and RINTS. Data summarization, as well as the electronic search strategy, were carried out according to the PRISMA principles. Sixty scientific articles were selected for analysis. Results and discussion. The study of the labor market in the Russian healthcare sector has revealed significant changes: an increase in demand for medical services due to demographics and the importance of qualifications in the age of technology. Economic crises and migration also affect the market. The adaptation of education to healthcare, government support, and international cooperation are discussed. Strategies for improving the market are proposed, including investments in education and incentives for specialists. Conclusion. The labor market in the Russian healthcare sector has evolved, reflecting historical and modern changes. Improving the quality of health services requires a comprehensive approach that includes upgrading education, government regulation and international cooperation. Modern challenges require innovative strategies to create a sustainable health care system capable of providing a high level of service and improving the quality of life.