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Russian Army Contract for Citizens of Zambia

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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Free consultation in Russian and English.

A contract with the Russian Ministry of Defence is official military service open to citizens of Zambia. 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 Zambian citizens: Замбия допускает двойное гражданство. Decree №690 → паспорт РФ за 30 дней. Documents are accepted directly at the Moscow recruitment office, and the Russian passport is then collected at any MVD branch in Russia.

Flights via Johannesburg, Nairobi or Dubai. From application to signature: 3–7 days. The Moscow recruitment office is at 8 Yauzskaya St. A bilingual recruiter (Russian/English) accompanies you at every step and covers the flight from your home city and the transfer in Moscow.

Capital

Лусака

Entry

визовый въезд через рекрутера

Diaspora in RF

точечная община в РФ

1st year income

от 7 500 000 ₽

Contract terms for Zambian 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 Zambia 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

Замбия допускает двойное гражданство. Presidential Decree №690 (4 January 2024) → паспорт РФ за 30 дней.

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

Flights via Johannesburg, Nairobi or Dubai.

Main cities we recruit from in Zambia: Лусака, Китве, Ндола, Ливингстон. 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 recruitment office at 8 Yauzskaya St. is free, and accommodation during medical checks and document processing is provided by the Ministry of Defence.

Application process — 7 steps for Zambian citizens

1. Online application — 2 minutes. 2. Recruiter call within an hour (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.

FAQ

Can a citizen of Zambia 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 8 Yauzskaya St. Flights via Johannesburg, Nairobi or Dubai.

Do I have to renounce my Zambia citizenship?

Замбия допускает двойное гражданство. Decree №690 → паспорт РФ за 30 дней.

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