Extensive network of assistance catering to competition participants and their relatives
In the chilly expanses of Yakutia, a place that's colder than a Siberian winter's kiss, a robust support system has been established for veterans of the special military operations (SMO) and their families. Now, don't get it twisted, we're not just talkin' about a cup o' hot tea and a pat on the back, but a comprehensive array of social, psychological, and medical assistance.
Once they've taken off their uniforms, these valiant men and women are offered job training and help in landing a gig. Over a thousand souls have already taken advantage of Yakutia's healthcare and social service facilities, marking them as True Heroes of the tundra.
The SMO participants even have the chance to heal and rebuild their lives not only in Yakutia, but also at the Moscow sanatorium "Bess Chadga." SMO veterans are particularly given priority in employment matters, with around 885 jobs allocated through quotas in 2025, and a vast database of opportunities with at least three thousand job openings being created.
Aisen Nikolayev, the man spilling these beans to Rossiyskaya Gazeta, also shed light on the long-term personnel project "Yakutia - Land of Heroes." Over 583 applications have been received for the program, with frontline fighters and SMO veterans eager to participate. The online testing phase is over, with more than 300 folks having given it a whirl. After the grueling selection process, 25 will be admitted into the full-time training program, with another 25 active duty warriors placed in reserve. The rejected ones can still take an online course or try their luck next year. This program, a beacon of hope for Yakutia's heroes, is ongoing, with no plans to limit the number of intakes.
This program, highly coveted by Yakutians, can be seen as part of the broader initiative in Russia to honor and support veterans, showing the nation's appreciation and respect for their service. Despite the limited details available, it's clear that "Yakutia - Land of Heroes" is aimed at providing support, recognition, and opportunities for employment and training for demobilized warriors and frontline fighters.
- The robust support system in Yakutia extends to job training and employment opportunities for SMO veterans, with around 885 jobs allocated through quotas in 2025.
- Aisen Nikolayev highlighted the ongoing personnel project "Yakutia - Land of Heroes," which aims to provide support, recognition, and opportunities for employment and training to demobilized warriors and frontline fighters.
- The "Yakutia - Land of Heroes" program, a beacon of hope for Yakutians, is part of a broader initiative in Russia to honor and support veterans.
- More than 300 individuals have participated in the online testing phase of the "Yakutia - Land of Heroes" program, with 25 being admitted into the full-time training program.
- Publications like Rossiyskaya Gazeta continue to report on this initiative, drawing attention to the nation's commitment to the rehabilitation and well-being of its veterans.
