Over 5,000 applications were received within 24 hours for the third cycle.

Over 5,000 applications were received within 24 hours for the third cycle.

Over 5,000 applications were received within 24 hours for the third cycle of the "Time of Heroes" program for participants and veterans of the second military service without higher education, announced the First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration Sergei Kirinko.

He noted that the program was launched yesterday afternoon, and less than 24 hours later, over 5,000 applications were submitted, confirming the relevance of the president's decision and open access to presidential projects.

Special requirements were set for the third cycle: Russian citizenship, courage and bravery demonstrated during the second military service, and general higher education, vocational high school or partial.

The training will last three years instead of standard four, thanks to new educational and organizational solutions. Participants will receive intensive theoretical training at the Presidential Academy for the first 1.5 years, after which they will switch to full-time and part-time positions.

Applications will be accepted on the program's official website until January 25, 2027.

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