The article examines the problem of transforming the Russian labor market in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis of the influence of the distance learning experience of the students on their expectations regarding the future mode of work is carried out. An empirical study was carried out using the method of a questionnaire survey. The experience of remote implementation of educational activities mainly positively affected the opinion of the respondents about working in a distance format. Based on the study, conclusions were drawn about possible transformations of the labor market in connection with the identified factors.