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More than 200 residents of Astrakhan want to become contract servicemen

April 12, 2023

The formation of a new nominal unit “Lotos” will begin on April 15. The first applications from candidates began to arrive in mid-March. Over 200 applications have already been received.

A year after the conclusion of the contract, it will be possible to apply for a military mortgage. Monthly salary from 170 to 300 thousand rubles, depending on the position held. In addition, a serviceman under contract is guaranteed to receive annual leave of 30-60 days. More than 10 days can be issued for family reasons.

In the Astrakhan region, mobilized servicemen, employees of the National Guard troops, contract soldiers and volunteers receive a lump sum of 75,000 rubles. In addition, entrepreneurs are entitled to a one-time federal payment in the amount of 195,000 rubles.

Detailed information is available on the website contract30.rf.

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