RussiaMoscow, Russia
Russia offers high pay for contract soldiers
Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 13:01 UTC · 1 source
A Russian military recruitment center in Moscow is actively recruiting contract soldiers with exceptionally high financial incentives. The 'Unified Selection Point for Contract Service' is offering total payments of up to 7 million rubles for the first year, including a first-month payment of 2.56 million rubles and monthly salaries of 260,000-300,000 rubles. The center is recruiting citizens aged 18 to 64 for roles including drivers, medics in the LPR, UAV operators, and signalmen, while also promising loan write-offs and job retention. This push comes as Russia continues its military operations in Ukraine.
Key Details
Total first-year payments: up to 7,000,000₽
First-month payment: 2,560,000₽
Monthly salary: 260,000₽ — 300,000₽
Roles: Drivers, Medics (LPR), UAV operators, Signalmen
Monthly child payment: 20,000₽ per child
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Cycle: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 13:01 UTC · First reported: 15h ago