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Russian Army Contract for Citizens of Bangladesh

1, 2 or 3-year contract. 2,300,000 RUB signing bonus, 7,500,000 RUB first-year income, Russian passport in 30 days for you and your immediate family.

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Overview

A contract with the Russian Ministry of Defence is official military service open to citizens of Bangladesh. On signing you receive a one-time payment of 2,300,000 RUB, monthly pay starting at 210,000 RUB plus combat bonuses up to 195,000 RUB/month, more than 7,500,000 RUB total income in the first year, life insurance of 3,131,729 RUB, and access to the military mortgage program for up to 3,700,000 RUB.

The key benefit for Bangladeshi citizens: Presidential Decree №690 grants Russian citizenship in 30 days to contract servicemen and their immediate family. You do not need to renounce your current citizenship. Documents are accepted directly at the Moscow recruitment office, and the Russian passport is then collected at any MVD branch in Russia.

The recruiter books your flight to Moscow and covers the ticket and the transfer. From application to signature: 3–7 days. Processing goes through the Moscow city recruitment office. A bilingual recruiter (Russian/English) accompanies you at every step and covers the flight from your home city and the transfer in Moscow.

Key facts

1st year income
from $93,000

Contract terms for Bangladeshi citizens

Signing bonus: 2,300,000 RUB, paid on the day of signature. Monthly pay: from 210,000 RUB (rank + position salary, regional and combat bonuses included). Combat bonus when deployed: up to +195,000 RUB/month. First-year total income: 7,500,000 RUB or more, before performance awards and insurance payouts.

Citizens of Bangladesh are accepted on the same terms as Russian nationals: identical pay, identical insurance, identical benefits. The state provides uniform, food, medical care in military hospitals, and sanatorium treatment for the contractor and their family.

Russian citizenship in 30 days — Decree №690

Presidential Decree №690 grants Russian citizenship in 30 days to contract servicemen and their immediate family. You do not need to renounce your current citizenship.

Applications are processed in parallel with the contract: paperwork is submitted at the recruitment office, the passport is ready in 30 days, and it is collected at any branch of Russia's Ministry of Internal Affairs. Family members — spouse and minor children — qualify under the same procedure based on the contractor's status. This grants the right to live, work and study anywhere in Russia without visas or quotas.

Getting to Moscow: route and costs

The recruiter books your flight to Moscow and covers the ticket and the transfer.

We recruit from all major cities of Bangladesh. From any of these the recruiter books your ticket, prepares the paperwork (including the visa where required), and meets you on arrival in Moscow. Transfer to the Moscow city recruitment office is free, and accommodation during medical checks and document processing is provided by the Ministry of Defence.

Application process — 7 steps for Bangladeshi citizens

1. Online application — 2 minutes. 2. Recruiter call within 24 hours (Russian or English). 3. Document check and medical board scheduling. 4. Travel to Moscow on the recruiter-paid ticket. 5. Medical commission at the recruitment office (fitness category A or B). 6. Contract signed, 2,300,000 RUB signing bonus credited the same day. 7. Citizenship paperwork submitted in parallel — Russian passport ready in 30 days.

The contract can be signed any day of the week — there are no queues. Each candidate is personally escorted by a recruiter who speaks Russian and English (and where useful, Bengali).

FAQ

Can a citizen of Bangladesh sign the contract without already holding Russian citizenship?

Yes. Russian citizenship is not required at signing — only a valid passport and lawful presence in Russia. Citizenship is processed in parallel under Decree №690 and the Russian passport is ready in 30 days.

How much does a contract soldier earn?

Base pay from 210,000 RUB/month plus combat bonuses up to 195,000 RUB/month. Signing bonus 2,300,000 RUB. First-year total income: 7,500,000+ RUB. Paid into the contractor's bank card.

Is prior military experience or fluent Russian required?

No. Training takes place in Ministry of Defence training centres. Basic Russian (enough to follow orders) is sufficient; recruiters help with all language matters during paperwork.

Who pays for travel to Moscow?

The recruiter covers the ticket from your home city to Moscow and the transfer to the Moscow recruitment office The recruiter books your flight to Moscow and covers the ticket and the transfer.

Do I have to renounce my Bangladesh citizenship?

Presidential Decree №690 grants Russian citizenship in 30 days to contract servicemen and their immediate family. You do not need to renounce your current citizenship.

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About the assistance center

We are an independent information and assistance center. We help with logistics, documents and accompaniment to the official Russian Ministry of Defence selection point in Moscow.

The contract is signed only at the official selection point of the Russian Ministry of Defence. Our consultations are free of charge.

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