One-time payments to servicemen who have signed a contract with the Ministry of Defense of Russia in the Nizhny Novgorod region have been increased to 3.2 million rubles.

      In the Nizhny Novgorod region, one-time payments to defenders of the Fatherland who have signed contracts for military service with the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation have been increased to 3.2 million rubles. Changes to the decree of the governor of the Nizhny Novgorod region came into effect on June 15. The one-time financial support for military personnel in the amount of 3.2 million rubles is available on the condition of signing a contract at the Nizhny Novgorod unified selection point and includes total payments from the region and local government in the amount of 2.8 million rubles and 400 thousand rubles from the Ministry of Defense of Russia. Monthly allowances of 210 thousand rubles from the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation are also provided for those stationed in the special military operation zone, along with a certificate for the provision of land from the Nizhny Novgorod region. The governor's decree has also been amended to extend regional support measures to foreign citizens who have signed contracts with the Ministry of Defense starting June 15. Military social contracts in the region guarantee families of military personnel 10 thousand rubles per month for each child, a monthly payment of 10 thousand rubles for pregnant women, free vouchers to sanatorium-rehabilitation centers and children's health camps, priority free medical care, benefits for housing and utility payments, preschool services, and other types of support. Additionally, individual support for the families of military personnel is provided. Furthermore, in 2026, a new type of social contract for demobilized participants of the special military operation was introduced in Russia, allowing for a payment of up to 350 thousand rubles for starting a business. Funds can be used for purchasing equipment, renting premises, purchasing raw materials, creating websites, and advertising. Detailed information about contract service can be obtained at the Volunteer Recruitment Center by phone: 8-800-10-17-017, or on the website: https://служунн.рф/. The unified selection point is located at: Nizhny Novgorod, Luykina St., 2.