"Students are being promised a one-year contract worth around 5 million rubles and free tuition, but many are misled into signing permanent contracts."
"Recruitment efforts involve meetings organized by universities with military representatives, highlighting the purported benefits of joining the Defense Ministry's drone units."
"At least 70 educational establishments in 23 regions, including Crimea, are involved in recruitment, with nearly half located in Moscow and St. Petersburg."
"There is no standard format for recruitment; each university has its own approach, leading to varied experiences for students across different institutions."
Universities in Russia are recruiting students for the Defense Ministry's drone units, offering contracts with financial incentives and free tuition. However, many students are misled into signing permanent contracts and face deployment to the front lines in Ukraine, where risks are high. Recruitment efforts involve meetings organized by universities with military representatives, and at least 70 educational institutions across 23 regions are participating. The recruitment process lacks a standard format, with each university implementing its own approach to attract students.
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