Do I have to work where I apply for a Russian work permit?

You must work in the place where you apply for a Russian work permit.

According to Russian labor law, foreigners with Russian work cards must work in the area where they apply for work cards. A work permit is a work permit that allows foreigners to work legally in Russia. Usually, foreigners need to apply for a work card at the Russian Immigration Bureau or relevant departments, and they need to provide documents such as the employer's letter of guarantee or employment contract. Once you get a work permit, foreigners need to work in the workplace in the application area, otherwise they may violate the labor law. Therefore, if you apply for a Russian work card in a specific region, you need to find a job in that region and fulfill the relevant labor contract.