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$29,000
Financial compensation
A one-time payment of $29,000 on signing the contract in Moscow. Monthly allowance from $2,700, 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 $96,000 in the first year, a one-time payment of $29,000, and accelerated Russian citizenship in 30 days.
- Response within 24 hours
- Free consultation
- Presidential Decree No. 690
$29,000
upon signing
$2,700+
monthly
30 days
to Russian citizenship
Presidential Decree No. 690
Benefits · REF. 04-A
Presidential Decree No. 690What a contractor gets
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$2,700+
State guarantees and insurance
Mandatory state life and health insurance for the servicemember up to $40,000. Lump-sum compensation for injury, full food and uniform allowance, seniority and qualification bonuses.
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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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0%
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.
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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.
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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 · PROTOCOL 04
Standard Operating ProcedureHow 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 $29,000, and commencement of service.
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