CV conventions in Russia, Caucasus & Central Asia

These 12 countries follow broadly the same CV conventions: a photo is common, date of birth is usually included, 1–2 pages, and “references on request” is enough. The table below shows where individual countries differ.

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At a glance

CV conventions in Russia, Caucasus & Central Asia
What it is called	Резюме (usually written in Russian or English)
Length	1–2 pages
Paper size	A4
Layout	Tabular, dates in a left column
Order	Most recent first
Dates	Month and year (e.g. Mar 2023)
Photo	Usually included
Date of birth	Usually included
Nationality	Usually included
Marital status	Optional
Right to work / visa status	Optional
References	“References available on request” is fine
Explain gaps longer than	6 months

Tips

A photo and date of birth are commonly included.
State the desired position and, often, expected salary at the top.
List language levels clearly; English and Russian levels matter in many roles.

Countries in this group

Country	Called	Usual language	Paper
Armenia	Резюме	Russian	A4
Azerbaijan	Резюме	Russian	A4
Belarus	Резюме	Russian	A4
Georgia	Curriculum Vitae	English	A4
Kazakhstan	Резюме	Russian	A4
Kyrgyzstan	Резюме	Russian	A4
Mongolia	Curriculum Vitae	English	A4
Russia	Резюме	Russian	A4
Tajikistan	Резюме	Russian	A4
Turkmenistan	Резюме	Russian	A4
Ukraine	Curriculum Vitae	English	A4
Uzbekistan	Резюме	Russian	A4

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Guidance checked October 2026. General information for most employers, not legal or immigration advice. A job advert’s own instructions always come first. CV Atlas is not affiliated with any regulator or professional body named.