Volunteers participating in the military operation in Ukraine will receive a single standard veteran’s certificate. On this subject reported I on the website of the Russian government, which approved the rules for issuing this document.
“We are talking about citizens who joined volunteer formations created by decision of the authorities to help in the performance of tasks assigned to the Russian Armed Forces during a special military operation,” the report said.
The certificate will be issued by the military commissariat of the place of residence of the volunteer or the place of his military registration. In addition, if documents confirming a person’s participation in voluntary training have been lost, then the police stations will have to find them.
“The law giving volunteers veteran status was passed in November 2022. At the federal level, a number of benefits are established for them, including property tax and payment of utility bills. In addition, citizens with this status are entitled to a monthly cash payment, ”recalls the government.
In mid-February, Russian President Vladimir Putin said authorities were considering providing equal support to all participants in the military operation in Ukraine, including volunteers and those who signed contracts with private military companies. (MPS).
