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Russian Army contract servicemember

Contract in the Russian Army
for Foreigners

Official contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense in Moscow. Up to $90,000 in the first year, a one-time payment of $28,000, 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

Official basis

Why this is official

Contract with the Ministry of Defence

You sign a state contract directly with the Russian Ministry of Defence — no intermediaries in the agreement.

Citizenship by presidential decree

Fast-track Russian citizenship for contract servicemen and their families is set out in the Presidential Decree of 4 January 2024.

Payments to a Russian bank card

The sign-up bonus and monthly pay are transferred to your personal card — amounts are fixed in the contract.

Support at every step

We help with documents, medical board and arrival — consultation is free.

Read the decree on the official legal portal

publication.pravo.gov.ru — official publication of Russian legal acts

Key figures

What you receive

$28,000
upon signing
$2,500+
monthly
30 days
to Russian citizenship
Presidential Decree No. 690
Benefits

What a contractor gets

Financial compensation

$28,000
upon signing
$2,500+
monthly

A one-time payment of $28,000 on signing the contract in Moscow. Monthly allowance from $2,500, including combat and field bonuses. All payments are transferred directly to the servicemember's bank card.

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

  1. Application

    Submit an application online or call the hotline — consultation in Russian.

  2. Arrival in Moscow

    Meeting at the recruitment point, assistance with documents and accommodation.

  3. Medical Examination

    Free military medical commission in 1–3 days.

  4. Contract

    Signing a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense, payment of $28,000, and commencement of service.

FAQ

Common questions

Who can apply?

Foreign citizens aged 18–60 in good health. Knowledge of Russian is helpful but not required at the application stage.

Is the contract official?

Yes. The contract is signed with the Russian Ministry of Defence; citizenship is granted under the Presidential Decree of 4 January 2024.

How fast can I get Russian citizenship?

Under the fast-track procedure, the application is reviewed in a shortened period — typically within weeks after the contract is signed.

How are payments made?

All payments go to a personal Russian bank card that is issued to you after signing. Amounts are fixed in the contract.

Can my family get citizenship too?

Yes, the decree covers spouses, children and parents of contract servicemen.

Does the consultation cost anything?

No. Consultation and help with documents are free.

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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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  • Accompaniment to the selection point
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