Volunteer of the Special Military Operation: "I consider it my duty to help defeat the enemy."

      On June 9, 2026, 12:17 Society In Nizhny Novgorod, recruitment is underway for unmanned systems troops. Recently, a new group of volunteers headed from the Nizhny Novgorod selection point for combat training before serving in the special operation zone as future drone operators. Young people who already have experience in managing drones in civilian life are among those choosing service in the high-tech units of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Among the recruits is a native of the Saratov region with the call sign "Maloy." He gained experience in managing drones and other combat skills during his mandatory military service. "In the army, I learned to maneuver drones, assemble and disassemble unmanned vehicles. After my discharge, I decided that with my experience, I should serve in the unmanned systems troops. I consider it my duty to help defeat the enemy," the volunteer said. Another volunteer with the call sign "Kasper" from Yessentuki decided to follow in the footsteps of his military relatives and continue the military tradition. "My profession is closely related to electronics, wiring, and circuit assembly, so I am particularly interested in the unmanned systems field. I enjoy developing in new areas for myself, and I do not rule out that after my contract ends, I will sign a new one. Victory will be ours because we have a strong state, a united people, and strong and smart men," the volunteer emphasized. A distinctive feature of the contract with the unmanned systems troops is its duration—one year. As of June 1, 2026, the one-time payment amount for volunteers in the special military operation, provided they sign a contract with the Ministry of Defense of Russia in Nizhny Novgorod, has been increased to 2.5 million rubles. The monthly salary starts from 210,000 rubles. Additionally, military personnel in the UAV troops receive extra payments for combat achievements, for destroying enemy weapons and equipment—up to 500,000 rubles. Those who sign military contracts are issued certificates for the provision of land plots in the Nizhny Novgorod region. It is also worth noting that a mechanism for signing military social contracts operates in the Nizhny Novgorod region, which additionally guarantees the contractor's family 10,000 rubles per month for each child, benefits for utility payments, preschool services, and other types of support. Furthermore, individual support for the military personnel's family is provided. The dispatch of residents of the Nizhny Novgorod region to their place of service is ensured by the coordination center for supporting military personnel, mobilized individuals, and their families, operating based at the House of National Unity. At the same time, the region continues to actively support military personnel by sending humanitarian cargo to the special military operation zone. Detailed information about contract service can be clarified at the Volunteer Recruitment Center by phone: 8−800−10−17−017 or on the website: служунн.рф/. The unified selection point is located at: Nizhny Novgorod, Lyukina St., 2. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+