"Depending on the military rank, position and length of service - from 204 thousand rubles per month. A lump sum of 195 thousand rubles (at the conclusion of a contract for a period of one year or more)," the ministry said in a statement.

It is specified that the platoon commander receives from 242 thousand rubles a month, the headquarters instructor 226 thousand rubles, the senior sapper - 216 thousand rubles.

The minimum wage of a cook or driver is from 211 thousand rubles.

Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Defense proposed to increase the monetary allowance of employees of a number of law enforcement agencies by 10.5% from October 2023.

In November, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on a one-time payment of 195 thousand rubles to mobilized and military personnel undergoing military service under contract in the Russian Armed Forces.