Russia Proposes Salary Increase for Conscripts
A bill has been introduced to the Russian State Duma proposing an increase in monthly salaries for conscripts serving in the Armed Forces, FSB, and Rosgvardiya.
Details of the Proposal
- The current monthly salary of 2,758 rubles would be raised to 7,500 rubles.
- This initiative was announced by Mikhail Delyagin, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy.
- The Russian Defense Ministry has shown conceptual support for increasing financial allowances for military personnel, including conscripts.
Financial Implications
Delyagin indicated that implementing the salary increase would require an additional 16.8 billion rubles annually. The funding for this would be diverted from the government’s Reserve Fund.
"A draft law has been submitted to the Russian parliament proposing to raise the monthly base salary for conscripted servicemen of the Russian Armed Forces, FSB, and Rosgvardiya from 2,758 to 7,500 rubles."
If approved, the salary adjustments would be implemented following standard procedures.
Author’s Summary
This bill aims to nearly triple conscripts’ monthly pay in Russia, with funding planned from the Reserve Fund, reflecting growing support from the Defense Ministry.