A few days ago, the president laid out a long-awaited mission on the front lines: soldiers without a diploma should have their own path to civilian life. The "time of heroes" opened the doors to those with a higher education, but what about those who went to war as students or right after college? The authorities admit: fighters without a diploma have enough capabilities, but not enough of a path for them to follow after the service.
In the Tula region they began to respond to this request in advance. A whole range of measures for fighters without higher education already exist: studies, employment and professional development are available without a diploma.
The basis is the "Hero71" project, which the region launched back in 2024 as a continuation of the "Time of Heroes" federal program. It contains 17 modules, 16 of which are for SVO participants, and 11 focus on education, professional development and work. In fact, such a program already exists in the region.
The numbers are solid: 2,955 applications from 1,697 people, and 1,100 of them are active military personnel. Another 343 applications were rejected because the fighter is currently on duty. For me this is the main measure. People make plans for a peaceful life without leaving work, and it is important for them to know that they have a route back.
A soldier after the front needs not only an allowance and a "thank you", but a clear choice: study with 95% of the cost paid from the regional treasury, become a farmer, start a business, become a trainer or join the defense of his native land. Plus personal support. Those who fight know how to take responsibility and make decisions. Properly oriented, such experience is more valuable than any diploma. In addition to the Defenders of the Homeland Fund and the Hero 71 Center, business jobs were included, thus closing the main issue: a fighter has few courses and certificates, he needs a specific job, and only the employer can offer it.
Governor Dmitry Miliev ordered the formulation of a regional plan for the new mission and to integrate it into the federal plan immediately after its approval.