Monetary Allowance and Payments
Monetary allowance is paid depending on the position, rank, length of service, and other factors
Maximum payments upon signing the contract
Payment will be made within two weeks immediately after signing the contract with the Ministry of Defense.
Monthly monetary allowance during the term of service.
Minimum total annual payments when signing a contract for 1 year.
Monthly Allowance in the SMO Zone
Depends on rank, position, and length of service (for a full calendar month):
Monthly Allowances
Independent of rank, position, or length of service:
Performance Payments
Additional incentives for special achievements and combat success:
Social Guarantees for Injuries
State insurance and additional lump-sum payments:
Payments to the Family
Lump-sum payments and insurance coverage for family members:
Benefits and Social Guarantees
State support, benefits, guarantees, and social protection measures for soldiers and their families
Federal Benefits
Basic state provision package: medicine, insurance, and job security.
Housing
Military mortgage and service housing. Providing a roof over your and your family's heads.
Loans and Taxes
Credit holidays and tax relief for the entire period of service.
Family Care
Support for spouses and children: from payments to priority education.
What is a Letter of Assignment?
The basis for your assignment to a specific unit
A Letter of Assignment (Otnoshenie) — is an official document from the commander of a military unit, confirming the readiness to accept a specific citizen for contract military service in the chosen specialty.
Official Status
The document is issued through the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation using an approved form.
Unit selection
Serves as the basis for sending the candidate to a specific unit in the chosen specialty and signing a contract.
Personalization
It is issued in the name of a specific citizen and cannot be transferred to another person.
Mandatory Stage
Without it, it is impossible to be deployed to the specific unit you have chosen.
Do not confuse it with other documents:
A Letter of Acceptance is not a referral from the military enlistment office (which is strictly advisory), nor is it a verbal agreement or roster entry. It is the official basis for your assignment to a specific unit in your chosen specialty.
Contains precise data:
- Specific position (e.g., 'driver')
- Military rank (e.g., 'Sergeant')
- Number and location of the military unit
Risks of serving without a Letter of Assignment
General Contract Terms
There are no guarantees when being assigned to units and positions. You may be appointed to any vacancy, and the conditions (schedule, duties, location) may differ from your expectations.
Arbitrary Distribution
Without a letter, the candidate enters a general pool. You could be sent to any military unit, even in another region.
Risk of Losing Payments
Lump-sum payments vary by region. Without a letter, there is a risk of receiving a base payment instead of an enhanced one.
How to get a Letter of Assignment: 5 Steps
Submit application and documents
Apply and pass the screening (passport, military ID, diploma).
Selection of unit and position
We select options based on your experience, preferences, and available vacancies.
Sending the request
We send an official request to the selected unit to issue the Letter of Assignment.
Receiving the Letter
The commander signs the document, and you receive a certified copy.
Signing the contract
You pass the medical board, sign the contract, and depart to the chosen unit according to the Letter of Acceptance.
Important Nuances
Unit Binding
The letter is only valid for the unit that issued it. It cannot be transferred.
Official and Free
Processing through us is free. Any offers to 'buy' one are fraudulent.
Authenticity Check
The document must be signed by the commander and certified with an official seal.
Find out which military units have vacancies in your specialty
Leave an application, and we will select a position for free and help you obtain an official Letter of Assignment.
Service Terms
Professional training, full equipment, and state support for every serviceman
State Guarantees
Payments, social benefits, and a full insurance package for every contract soldier from the first day of service.
Additional Support
In addition to federal payments, regional bonuses and extended social protection measures are provided.
Equipment and Training
Provision of modern gear and training under the guidance of experienced instructors before performing tasks.
Simplified Citizenship
A simplified procedure for obtaining Russian citizenship for the entire family is provided for foreign citizens.
Candidate Requirements
Who can sign the contract
Age and Health
Men aged 18 to 65. Absence of disability and serious chronic diseases.
Citizenship
We accept citizens of the Russian Federation and foreign citizens. We assist in processing the documents.
Military Experience
Candidates both with and without service experience are considered. Training is provided by experienced instructors from scratch.
How to start serving
We fully support you at every stage of the way
Application
Leave an application on the website. Our specialist will contact you within 15 minutes to discuss service terms and answer all questions.
Free travel and accommodation
We fully pay for tickets (train or plane). We meet you, provide comfortable accommodation and meals during the registration period.
Selection and Contract
Passing the medical commission and processing documents at the selection point. Signing the official contract with the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
Deployment
Assignment to your chosen military unit for service in your specialty according to the received recommendation.
Vacancies and Specialties
Choose your specialization. Each direction is provided with a separate training and equipment program
Contract in any region of the Russian Federation
You can sign a contract in any region of Russia, regardless of your registered address or place of residence. We will help you choose the optimal region for processing, taking into account the maximum payout amount, logistical convenience, as well as your desired specialty, health category, and existing military rank.
RF Citizenship
Special Program
Immediately after signing the contract
Candidate Requirements
- Age 18 – 65 years
- Valid passport of your home country
- Russian translation of the passport
We assist in the preparation of all other documents and help you meet Ministry of Defense requirements.
Citizenship for the whole family
- Spouse of the service member
- Children under 18
- Children over 18 (full-time students)
- Parents of the service member
Contract Advantages
- No 5-year residency requirement in the RF
- No need to provide proof of income
- No renunciation of current citizenship required
- Expedited processing times
About Us
We provide support for candidates joining military and law enforcement units, and assist in obtaining unit referrals (letters of request)
Consulting and Recruitment Center for Contract Military Service 'Contracts'
We are the Consulting and Recruitment Center for Contract Service 'Contracts'. We support candidates joining military and law enforcement units and assist in obtaining unit referrals. We understand well that for those choosing contract service, clear conditions, understandable prospects, and transparency at all selection stages come first. Our mission is to help you navigate the opportunities of contract service, properly prepare your documents, and secure a position that matches your experience, skills, and expectations.
We have developed close ties with selection points, personnel departments, and military formations where specialists of various profiles are in demand. We know how the recruitment system works, what requirements candidates face for different positions, and how to properly present your competencies to get noticed. With our support, hundreds of applicants have successfully passed the selection process and signed contracts for technical, command, logistics, and combat positions.
Why should those who want to serve under contract work with us?
Expert understanding of requirements
Our consultants know the current qualification requirements for vacancies, physical training standards, and medical criteria. We will advise you on which positions you are genuinely suited for, where you need to improve certain parameters, and how to do it as efficiently as possible.
Access to current service opportunities
We have up-to-date information on unit needs and priority specialties in various regions.
Assistance with documents and selection stages
We will help you gather and prepare your document package and advise on how to correctly reflect your civilian and military experience to strengthen your candidacy. If necessary, we will guide you through the medical board, professional psychological selection, and other mandatory procedures.
Travel expenses covered from residence to the place of enlistment
We cover transportation costs from anywhere in Russia, as well as providing accommodation and meals during the document processing period—this is our support at the start of your journey. You will be able to focus on what matters most: passing the selection process and preparing for service, without being distracted by everyday difficulties and expenses.
We specialize in supporting candidates in high-demand areas: engineering and technical specialties, communications and radio electronics, drivers and mechanics, logistics and support specialists, command staff, medical professionals, etc. At the same time, we are ready to assist in other specialized fields—our team knows how to match your skills with the actual needs of military units.
It is important for us not just to 'guide' a candidate through the formalities, but to find a position where your strengths will be truly needed.
Contract service is a conscious choice of strong individuals. We help make this choice confident and precise. Entrust the search for a suitable position to those who know how the system works.
Have questions?
Contact us in any convenient way. Our specialists will advise you on all service terms