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Russian soldiers without a university degree who are taking part in the war against Ukraine will be able to train for roles in public administration under the \u201cTime of Heroes\u201d programme, launched on Vladimir Putin\u2019s orders to cultivate a \u201cnew elite\u201d for Russia, The Moscow Times<\/a> reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

The announcement was made by Aleksei Komissarov, rector of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, who said that many service members want to earn a university degree \u201cto embark on a new career path.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

In an interview with the financial daily Kommersant, Komissarov said university representatives had \u201cheard\u201d of the military\u2019s wishes, but insisted that \u201cwe are not lowering the bar.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

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\u201cThe selection process remains rigorous and takes place in several stages,\u201d <\/em>he said, adding that the number of participants in the program would remain roughly the same\u2014around 80 people per cohort.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n

Details, HERE<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Russian soldiers without a university degree who are taking part in the war against Ukraine will be able to train for roles in public administration under the \u201cTime of Heroes\u201d programme, launched on Vladimir Putin\u2019s orders to cultivate a \u201cnew elite\u201d for Russia, The Moscow Times reports. 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