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Russia is requiring employers to hire soldiers who fought in Ukraine. Meduza found they’re being recruited as kindergarten teachers, school psychologists, and even ballet dancers.

Meduza5 November 2026, 17:01 UTCRussia

Laws passed in Russian regions requiring companies to hire veterans of the war with Ukraine have affected educational and cultural institutions across the country, Meduza found.

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