up to 3 400 000
First month
First-month income with sign-on bonuses and one-time payments included.
Official · Russian MoDMilitary contract
Payments & subsidies
Military contract
with the MoD
Full end-to-end support through contract signing, guaranteed unit of your choice — sincerely, VASHCONTRACT
up to $230,100 — total payments and subsidies over the first year of service.
up to 3 400 000
Sign-on bonus at contract signing
up to $131,500
Housing subsidy
10 acres
Land plot certificate
up to $13,200
Overdue debt write-off
Maximum contract payments
A breakdown of a contract soldier's income: first month, monthly salary, and annual total.
up to $13,200
Monthly
Monthly salary including bonuses for state awards and destroyed enemy equipment.
up to $230,100
Per year
Total contract payments over the first year of service, subsidies included.
up to 3 400 000
Sign-on bonus at contract signing
up to $131,500
Housing subsidy
10 acres
Land plot certificate
up to $13,200
Overdue debt write-off
Who can become a contract serviceman
- 1Men aged 18 to 65 with no disability.
- 2Russian citizens and foreigners — with or without prior military service.
How to become a contract serviceman
1
Submit an application
A recruiter will contact you and walk you through the terms of service.
2
Pass the selection
Selection at the recruitment point: medical evaluation and contract signing with the Russian MoD.
3
Deploy to the unit
Training and active service — carrying out combat objectives in the operation zone.
Sign the contract with the MoDPayments up to $230,100
Recruitment points
Benefits & social guarantees
The state provides comprehensive support for servicemen and their families: employment, children's education, care for elderly relatives, legal and psychological help.
- Help with paperwork for social payments and support your family is entitled to.
- Psychological assistance.
- Legal consultations.
- Waiver of late-fee penalties on utility bills.
- Waiver of meter verification fees.
- Utility subsidies.
- Sports and leisure activities.
Contract terms & conditions
Contracts are signed for a term of 1, 3 or 5 years.
- Transfer from anywhere in Russia
- Pickup at the railway station
- Housing while paperwork is processed
- Transport to the assembly point
- Medical evaluation at the assembly point
- Transfer to the military unit
- Lodging and meals provided
- Modern-standard gear issued
- Professional combined-arms training
Sign the contract with the MoDPayments up to $230,100
Frequently asked questions
Where do I apply to start contract service?
Submit a request on the site — our specialist will contact you and direct you to the nearest recruitment point.
What is a military service contract?
An agreement between a citizen and the Russian Ministry of Defence for voluntary military service for 1, 3 or 5 years.
Who can serve on a contract?
Men aged 18–65, without disability, medically fit, Russian citizens and foreigners.
What contract lengths are available?
1, 3 or 5 years — your choice.
What documents are required?
Passport, military ID (if any), education documents, SNILS and tax number. Our specialist will confirm the full list.
Where is the medical evaluation done?
At the assembly point after arrival; the MoD covers travel and accommodation.
Can I sign without prior conscript service?
Yes — you will go through professional combined-arms training.
What's the maximum age to sign?
Up to 65 years inclusive.
What social benefits do contract soldiers receive?
Payments, housing subsidies, a land plot, debt write-offs, family benefits, education for children and spouses.
Contract service reviews
Yevgeny I.
«I've served on contract for a year. They helped me with paperwork and housing. Sign-on payments arrived two weeks after signing. Full gear was issued. Salary is a steady ₽210,000, sometimes more — I was paid ₽100,000 each for downed drones.»
Sergey R.
«They helped with paperwork, especially restoring my military ID. Medical went fast. I completed combat training at the camp and have been serving in an engineering unit for six months. Payments of ₽400,000 and ₽1,900,000 arrived in late March.»
Alexey N.
«Submitted an application and got a quick reply with openings. Flew to the recruitment point — travel covered, picked up from the airport. Medical took a couple of days, housing and meals provided.»
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