WorldInvestigation finds 47 of Russia’s 50 top universities advertising Defense Ministry contracts to students
An investigation by Novaya Gazeta Europe found that 47 of Russia’s 50 highest-ranked universities have urged students to sign Defense Ministry contracts. Most promotions concern the Unmanned Systems Forces; some schools held recruitment events or introduced drone classes. Students have reportedly been attracted with extra payments and pressured through threats involving failed exams.
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Investigation finds 47 of Russia’s 50 top universities advertising Defense Ministry contracts to students