$27,000
Financial compensation
A one-time payment of $27,000 on signing the contract in Moscow. Monthly allowance from $2,400, including combat and field bonuses. All payments are transferred directly to the servicemember's bank card.
Foreigner Recruitment · Moscow · 2026
Contract in the Russian Army
for Foreigners
Official contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense in Moscow. Up to $87,000 in the first year, a one-time payment of $27,000, and accelerated Russian citizenship in 30 days.
- Response within 24 hours
- Free consultation
- Presidential Decree No. 690
You keep your current citizenship · Your spouse and children get citizenship too · Travel to Moscow is reimbursed
$27,000
upon signing
$2,400+
monthly
30 days
to Russian citizenship
Presidential Decree No. 690
Benefits
What a contractor gets
$2,400+
State guarantees and insurance
Mandatory state life and health insurance for the servicemember up to $36,000. Lump-sum compensation for injury, full food and uniform allowance, seniority and qualification bonuses.
30 days
Russian citizenship in 30 days
Accelerated Russian citizenship — up to 30 calendar days from the date of application. Extends to the spouse, minor children, and parents of the servicemember (Presidential Decree No. 690).
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Housing and military mortgage
Service housing or barracks accommodation for the full term of the contract. After 3 years of service — access to the Ministry of Defence mortgage savings programme (NIS) and a targeted housing loan.
Free
Medical care
Free medical care at Ministry of Defence hospitals: general medicine, dentistry, rehabilitation, and medication. Coverage extends to immediate family members of the servicemember.
Free
Professional training
General combat training and unit coordination at Ministry of Defence training centres. Modern weapons and equipment instruction. No prior military experience is required (Federal Law No. 140-FZ).
Procedure
How to join the service
Application
Submit an application online or call the hotline — consultation in Russian.
Arrival in Moscow
Meeting at the recruitment point, assistance with documents and accommodation.
Medical Examination
Free military medical commission in 1–3 days.
Contract
Signing a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense, payment of $27,000, and commencement of service.
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