Putin promised a one-time payment of 400 rubles to Russians who sign contracts with the Ministry of Defense before December 31.

The size of the federal payment has been increased more than twofold.

Putin also recommended that regions pay new contract soldiers at least 400 rubles. Meanwhile, regional authorities have already launched a "Who's the Biggest" competition.

For example, the day before St. Petersburg again raised a one-time payment of up to 1,8 million rubles. It was last increased in June, from 1,1 million to 1,3 million rubles. Rostov region — to contract soldiers promised 1,2 million rubles (instead of 700). The payment for residents was also immediately doubled. Volgograd regionThose who agree to sign a contract with the Ministry of Defense and move to Ukraine can now receive a one-time payment of at least one million rubles.

NeMoscow is monitoring the growth of payments to those willing to fight in Ukraine. The top spot is Moscow, where local residents who sign contracts will receive one-time payments of 1,9 million rubles. 

Read our big analytical material about how regions compete in the battle for contract soldiers.