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Bauman University Offers 5 Million Rubles to Recruit Drone Operators Amid Controversy

5/15/2026

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Bauman Moscow State Technical University recruits drone operators by offering up to 5 million rubles and tuition.
Over 270 universities have joined, promising tax holidays, loan forgiveness and land parcels, while some students face expulsion threats despite officials’ claim of voluntariness.
Only 21 students signed contracts in Sverdlovsk over five months while the first recruit was killed in April.
Andrey of Krasnoyarsk said the February presentation felt forced and omitted drawbacks.

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Bauman Moscow State Technical University recruits drone operators by offering up to 5 million rubles and tuition.
Over 270 universities have joined, promising tax holidays, loan forgiveness and land parcels, while some students face expulsion threats despite officials’ claim of voluntariness.
Only 21 students signed contracts in Sverdlovsk over five months while the first recruit was killed in April.
Andrey of Krasnoyarsk said the February presentation felt forced and omitted drawbacks.