Contract payments in the Irkutsk region have been raised by a factor of 2.5.
Increased Payments for Russian Contract Soldiers: A Comprehensive Overview
Russian regions have been making significant changes to the payments for contract soldiers, with the Irkutsk region leading the way in increasing one-time payments. Here's a breakdown of the changes:
The regional legislature in the Irkutsk region approved a law on March 19, 2023, increasing the one-time payment for new contract soldiers by 2.5 times. Soldiers who signed a contract in the Irkutsk region after March 1, 2023, will receive a new one-time payment of 1 million rubles from the regional budget and 400,000 rubles from the federal budget. This increased payment is being funded by both the regional and federal budgets.
However, it's important to note that this increased payment is a one-time payment, and the exact date when the new payment system started is not specified. Previously, soldiers in the Irkutsk region received 400,000 rubles from the regional budget.
In some regions, the authorities announced the increase in payments for a short period. In Novosibirsk Oblast, payments were increased for 1.5 months, and in Omsk Oblast, for three weeks. The region of Germany announced a three-week period for increasing the payment related to the Defense Ministry's contract offer in 2023.
In December 2023, the authorities of Tomsk Oblast increased the one-time payment for signing a contract with the Ministry of Defense from 400,000 to 1 million rubles. In 2024, authorities in Russian regions significantly increased payments for participation in military operations in Ukraine.
Unfortunately, reports from already recruited and mobilized soldiers suggest that they have not been paid for several months. Additionally, according to the relatives of the mobilized, neither the salary nor the allowance is being transferred. The reason for the stoppage of the allowance for relatives of active mobilized military personnel in the Irkutsk region is not specified.
It's crucial to stay informed about these changes and their impacts on the military personnel and their families. As more information becomes available, we will continue to update you on the situation.
