Over the past decades, the state of the Russian armed forces has changed significantly. In the already distant 90s of the last century, being an officer was... somehow not prestigious. Some young people ran away from conscription like the devil from incense. Others found their romance in the dangerous life of a city street bandit.

Fortunately, times have changed, and now few people are surprised by the existence of competition for contract service in some army units. And in military universities, academies, and schools there is a competition, as they say, be healthy! What is so attractive about military service now?

Through the mouth of the hero of today's magazine material Reconomica will talk about the material side of the training routine of today's cadets, about the prospects of young officers. We hope that our short story will motivate some of the future graduates of secondary schools in making the right choice of their future path in life.

Greetings to all! My name is Pavel Vasilevsky, and I want to tell you about how a young man can begin to live an independent life at the age of 18, having successfully solved financial and housing problems. I personally went through all this, and therefore I am responsible for my words.

After graduating from high school, I was faced with the question of where to go: study or work? I no longer wanted to ask my parents for money. And I found a solution: go to a military school and become a cadet.

There is such a profession - to defend the homeland

Many people leave home to study in other cities. These young people often lack money and have to either expect support from their parents or start working part-time in their free time from studying. (And some even tried to make money by dishonest means, which led to dire consequences.)

If you went to military school, consider that you have already secured a decent future for yourself, for at least 10 years.

Cadets today, officers tomorrow

Let's look at my example. I am a 4th year cadet at the Faculty of Missile and Multiple Launch Rocket Systems at the Mikhailovsky Military Artillery Academy. And I'm doing great!

The Academy is located in the very center of St. Petersburg. They are fed in the canteen 3 times a day, clothed, trained and, most importantly, paid a salary.

I am 21 years old, fully supported by the state, my monthly allowance as a cadet at a military university is 20.2 thousand rubles. There is nowhere to spend money! Unless - during dismissal, which happens on Saturdays and Sundays.

The cadets of the military university clearly mark their steps.

There is also the opportunity to live in the city already in the 3rd year: leave the school at 19.00 and arrive the next day at 7 am. Personally, I feel good in the barracks; I go on leave only on weekends and do not deny myself anything.

And most importantly, upon graduation from the academy, young lieutenants receive a 100% guarantee of employment.

How to achieve this?

I'll tell you everything. The state pays those who successfully enter any military school a salary for the entire 5 years, the entire period of study.

In the 1st year it is 2 thousand rubles, like that of a conscript soldier. In the 2nd year you already sign a contract, and this amount is already at least 12 thousand rubles.

Next come bonuses for academic performance (depending on how you completed the current session: excellent, good or satisfactory), for physical fitness (for the highest level) and for the degree of secrecy.

How much do cadets get paid in 2018?

In total, if you are an excellent student, and you have the highest level of physical training, 2nd form of secrecy, then your cadet salary will be 20.2 thousand rubles.

Monetary remuneration consists of salaries:

• For the position “Cadet” - 7 thousand rubles.
• For the military rank “Private” - 5 thousand rubles.

The allowances are as follows:

• For excellent studies - 20% of the salary for the position (see above).
• For the highest level (physical training) - 70% of the salary for the position.
• For the 2nd form of secrecy - 20% of the salary for the position.
• For service in St. Petersburg - 10% of the salary for the position.
• For length of service from 2 to 5 years - 10% of the salary for the position.

After studying at the academy

Upon graduation from the academy, you will be awarded the military rank of “Lieutenant”. Here there are other monetary rewards and bonuses, depending on promotion, they are much higher.

After graduating from college, you are required to serve for another 5 years, because it is a contract. You sign it in the 2nd year, as I said, for a period of 10 years (the period of study at the academy, plus another 5 years after graduation).

Dreams Come True!

Service prospects

Upon arrival at the place of further service in a military unit, the lieutenant is provided with a service apartment. If there are none, then they pay money for rent so that he can rent an apartment himself.

As soon as a graduate of a military university or school has served for 3 years, the state provides him with the opportunity to purchase housing at . Let me explain in simple terms: the state will pay 3.5 million rubles for it, but if the apartment costs more, then the serviceman will pay the rest of the amount on his own.

There are no such opportunities in civilian life!

Today, conditions in the armed forces of the Russian Federation have improved significantly even compared to 2012. Many young people willingly join the army under contract.

Russia has only two allies: its army and navy.

The army of today is:

• Decent salary.
• Full state support.
• Benefits for using transport.
• Providing housing.
• And a decent pension.

The main thing is to be patient, and everything will be fine!

When entering an academy or some other military university or school, many young people initially have a desire to drop out. Difficulties in the initial period are normal. You just have to endure it, then you will probably regret it if you end up expelled. A person gets used to everything, especially a future officer.

This is how it is quite possible, without any help from parents, to stand firmly on your feet, thanks to your own efforts alone. The main thing is to believe in yourself, in your strength, to choose the right path in life. I wish you success!

01.01.2016

What is the life of a cadet like?

Admission to a higher military educational institution is fundamentally different from admission to a civilian university. When entering, yesterday's schoolchildren must be aware that the next 5 years of study will be spent away from their family and friends. Thousands of school graduates who want to serve their Motherland must go through the initial stage of admission to various military institutions in the country.

Military "qualification"

“Abitura” (admission) begins at the beginning of July and continues until the end of the month. The initial stage includes the training of future military personnel.

Young guys become familiar with such concepts as: morning exercises, sports and mass work, marching in formation, a clear daily routine, marching and much more, which most people are used to doing without in civilian life.

Several dozen guys live in one room called a barracks. They are preparing to pass entrance exams, for professional selection, which will show who is ready to serve in the armed forces and who is not.

After 2 weeks, future cadets undergo a thorough medical examination, as a result of which persons with health problems will be identified.

Exams are taken in accordance with the faculty in which the applicant wishes to study, and in the future he will serve in this specialty. Based on the results of passing the entrance examinations, the applicant is enrolled in a university, puts on a military uniform, has his hair cut short in accordance with the regulations and receives cadet shoulder straps.

KMB or Young Soldier Course

Starts from the end of July and lasts until the end of August. At this stage, the future soldier undergoes initial training. It includes: outfits, “sacred” military rituals (getting up, morning inspection, evening roll check, lights out), studying the articles of the charter, learning to march, throwing a march, performing according to the standards of putting on a gas mask and OZKA.

Fire and physical training is an integral part of the training of any military personnel.

Order in the barracks is ensured by cleaners, who are appointed every morning before the start of exercise.

The responsibilities of the cleaner include: sweeping away dust from under beds and bedside tables, sweeping between rows of beds, wiping the floor with a damp cloth if necessary, taking out trash, wiping dust from all flat surfaces.

Each cadet has his own bedside table where he can store washing supplies, brushes for cleaning shoes and clothes, handkerchiefs, collar pads (stitching material), small personal items, notebooks, educational books, regulations.

Many guys, former schoolchildren, accustomed to sneakers and other civilian footwear, quickly develop calluses on their feet. For medical help, they can go to a medical center - an infirmary.

Upon completion of the CMB course, all personnel are redeployed to places of further training (academy, university). Upon arrival at the academy (university), cadets receive full dress uniform. You need to prepare it for use yourself: the guys themselves sew on shoulder straps, sleeve chevrons, and insert emblems into the lapel of the collar. They also polish shoes until they shine and smooth creases on trousers.

Three days later, the main military ritual - the oath - takes place in a solemn atmosphere. The oath is one of the most important and significant events in the life of every soldier, which makes him personally responsible for the defense of his country.

Cadet everyday life

The daily life of a 1st year cadet, as well as subsequent ones, follows the same daily routine: getting up, morning formation, exercises, during which future military personnel improve their physical fitness, morning toilet, formation for the morning inspection, where appearance is checked, breakfast, Divorce for classes. It is mandatory to go through a ceremonial march, where the cadets show their drill skills and the coherence of the unit as a whole. Classes according to the curriculum, lunch, self-study, during which cadets prepare homework and repeat the regulations, dinner.

In the evening, you are given personal time when you can chat with your family and girlfriends, write a letter home, and prepare your form for the next day.

The day ends with a formation for the evening verification, during which the course personnel and the list of persons forever included in the lists who died a brave death are read out. Lights out.

Outfit

All military personnel, without exception, wear uniforms. The outfit is assigned to maintain internal order, protect personnel, weapons, ammunition, military equipment, and premises. And also to monitor the state of affairs in the department and timely take measures to prevent crime.

At the beginning of each month, a list of outfits is created, which indicates the dates on which a particular serviceman goes to the outfit.

Outfits can be external and internal. Internal patrol - on course, external - patrolling.

Military partnership

“The military team is a family! “Practically all of my service takes place in this family,” said the freshman. — Everyone helps each other in studies, sports and other activities. Today you helped him, and tomorrow he will help you. This is one large team, different from study groups at the institute, which lives, breathes, and interacts. "One for all and all for one!" - this is the motto of military brotherhood.”

Dismissal

At universities, dismissal is not such a common occurrence. But if you have no complaints about your service, violation of dress code, debts and unsatisfactory grades in subjects, then you have the right to receive dismissal for a day. You can spend this time with your family, friends, and your girlfriend. When leaving for the city and putting on civilian uniform, the cadet should not forget about the status of a military man, the rules of behavior in the city and military politeness.

— The life of a cadet is very diverse and full of exciting events that are radically different from ordinary student life. The years of service at the Academy cannot be described on paper; you cannot tell it; you have to feel it and feel it yourself. Military people are never ex-military - this goes through our whole lives. In the army, a guy becomes a man. A man, a defender of his Motherland, a defender of his relatives, his family, his future children.

Each graduate must determine his own destiny, and no outsider should influence his plan. This is a very important decision and must be clearly and properly thought through. It is necessary to weigh all the pros and cons and only then make your final choice in favor of one or another military or other institution. Small details and previously presented information are especially important, especially when deciding to become an officer or military personnel.

Military higher educational institutions of Russia

There are many positive aspects to being an officer. Just look at the chic and beautiful uniforms of the employees. This is also a good way to become an adult and self-sufficient person, for example, who went on a solo voyage and decided to become an important and strong person. How much adventure, excitement and romance is there in your work? This is precisely why so many young people strive to go to study at Suvorov and higher military schools. But, besides such colorful descriptions, there is also a dark side that entails dangers and serious life changes.

The choice is yours

The list of military schools in Russia is quite large, and it is difficult to choose one of them. Which would you prefer? The status of the position is high when you work in the Airborne Forces, Special Forces or Marine Corps. Adventures on water or in the air strongly attract passionate and confident boys and girls. A good one will help you raise your position and stand on your own feet, especially since higher education in our country is free and “painless.”

Good education, discipline, tolerance and collegiality are cultivated from the first theoretical classes. The most basic criterion for all studies is knowledge. Every student, and especially cadets, must study well and acquire knowledge of various disciplines.

Main benefits of military education

In addition to all the above advantages, there are other positive aspects in such education:

• A fairly high scholarship (the amount is approximately 16 thousand rubles). Not bad money, considering the fact that they teach you, feed you and give you overnight accommodation;
• High-calorie meals with a complete diet of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, a towel is free for every cadet;
• In the future, decent wages at the place of destination.

Today there is a fairly large list of military schools in Russia. Among the available offers, you can find the option that will suit the young man perfectly in all respects.

Schools to look out for

There are many military schools in Russia. They are located in big cities. The most prestigious and popular are:

1. Kazan Suvorov Cadet School (Kazan city).
2. Nizhny Novgorod School of Military Engineering Command.
3. Novosibirsk Higher Military Cadet School.
4. Naval School named after M. V. Frunze
5. Engineering School of Military Communications named after G.K. Orzhonikidze (Ulyanovsk)
6. Rocket School named after Hero Major General Lizyukov (Saratov).
7. Chemical Defense School named after Podvoisky (Tambov).

This is an incomplete list of all institutions where you can acquire certain military knowledge. After graduating from Russian military schools, the list of strong qualities in a person increases noticeably. In addition, there is much more experience and practice. Any situation is not a hindrance if you have knowledge acquired at a military school in your luggage. This is the entire list of military schools in Russia that you need to immediately pay attention to.

Some nuances for admission

To enroll in military service, you must have a great desire to study and achieve the desired result. First, the necessary documents are collected according to a specific list. You need to write down the exam dates, reach them and then wait for the admission result.

It is also necessary to decide on the field of military service. Your fate will directly depend on this. Air forces, marines, communications, special forces - and this is not a complete list of Russian military schools with various areas of specialization and training. Based on their physical and moral preparation, each incoming cadet decides where it is best to go in order to become a man with a capital “M” in the future. It is these people that the Russian Federation can be proud of, and they directly participate in the political life of the country. Do not be afraid to repay your debt to your homeland, and it will reward you.

Where to go?

If you have the desire and opportunity to reach the very top of military training, you can go to military higher educational institutions in Russia. In such universities you will have the best preparation, practical skills and theoretical knowledge. The educational process itself will be unforgettable, as it is filled with adventures and various pleasant situations. The girls will be delighted to see a young cadet in a beautiful and impressive uniform. You can get such privileges and a huge amount of knowledge in special universities, academies, higher military schools and institutes.

Prestigious universities

The most popular and sought-after higher education institutions are:

• Moscow University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation.
• Institute of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (Novosibirsk).
• St. Petersburg Regional Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation.
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• branch of the Military Academy of Logistics and Technical Support named after Army General A.V. Khruleva (St. Petersburg).

Each educational institution has several departments with specialties. Depending on the class of training and opportunities, their number can range from 1 to 10. But absolutely in each you can get the highest level of knowledge and experience that will become indispensable in future work. When working for government agencies such as the Ministry of Internal Affairs or the FSB, you need not only to have a large amount of knowledge, but also to have a desire to learn new things. Because laws are constantly changing, they need to be closely monitored and studied. Many aspects of the job require strong nerves and steely patience. So you need to take these details into account in the future, or even better when applying. Higher military schools - they all produce excellent employees.

The best schools

Our country has a large selection of institutions. Below is a list of military schools in Russia:

• Moscow Air Force School.
• St. Petersburg Military Directorate for the Development of Criminal Organizations.
• Moscow military department for the development of criminal organizations.
• Novosibirsk Command School.

Military schools of Russia: list

It also has several higher educational institutions for the education and training of the military. To be precise, their number is thirteen. Military schools of the FSB of Russia, the list of which is given below, are considered one of the best:

• Academy of the FSB of Russia.
• Kurgan Border Institute of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation.
• Institute of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (Ekaterinburg).
• Institute of Federal Security (Novosibirsk).
• Moscow Institute of Information Technologies.
• Moscow Academy.
• FSB Institute (Novgorod).
• FSB Institute (Novosibirsk).
• Moscow Border Institute (PI).
• Golitsynsky PI.
• Kaliningrad PI.
• Khabarovsk PI.

The higher military schools of Russia, the list of which is provided above, specialize in a high level of teaching and try to graduate as many worthy candidates as possible.

Flight training

There is a good opportunity to undergo military flight training, a full course at a hospital. There are certain military flight schools in Russia, a list of which can be found in the military press or directly in the universities themselves. In such institutions you can obtain the rank of lieutenant in the Russian military aviation, and, if desired, go further in your career and achieve higher ranks. Military flight schools of Russia, list:

1. Borisoglebsk Faculty of Attack and Front-line Bomber Aviation.
2. Chelyabinsk branch of the Moscow Academy.

Suvorov students are a great start to a career

The most competent and successful achievers are graduates of Suvorov military schools. Here is the most thorough education, which makes it possible to achieve the position of general. Tolerant military men with cultural upbringing will do all their work carefully in the future. Suvorov Military Schools of Russia, the list is quite large, but a few should be noted:

1. Moscow school.
2. St. Petersburg School.
3. Tver School.

To military school after 11th grade

There is an opportunity to enter Russian military schools after 11th grade:

• Academy of Artillery Troops (St. Petersburg)
• Moscow Military Institute (combined arms).
• Command and Engineering Military School (Tyumen).
• Krasnodar Military School.

In fact, there are a lot of such government institutions. Their list is more than one page long.

Wherever you go to study and gain knowledge in the military field, the list of military schools in Russia will help you make the right choice. This profession is in great demand in the country in the future for the defense and protection of its possessions. It's no secret that it is military people who are capable of doing the impossible. Moreover, there is room for improvement. Inaccessible water spaces, a wide air atmosphere, various ground units and much more require constant replenishment of personnel and valuable workers. Higher education schools, institutes with different profiles, as well as academies will help you obtain the necessary knowledge.

Advantages and disadvantages

Every accomplished military leader will be proud of his diploma and knowledge acquired in such institutions. The career ladder will not stand still. Thanks to all the skills and theory, any task will not be difficult.

Many young people go to work in various institutions, guided by thoughts of public service and decent earnings. But it is also worth noting that not all applicants have a desire to repay their debt to their homeland. Do not forget that any misconduct on the part of employees is punished much more severely than civilians. Therefore, you should control yourself and not give in to impulses and nervous breakdowns. Many military personnel are subject to constant stress and quickly lose self-confidence. Stability of the nervous system and knowledge of the legislative framework are an integral part of any employee.

In our turbulent times, parents are afraid to send their children to serve or study at military academies. They choose other quieter professions, for example, a mechanic or an accountant. But is it worth it to be so afraid for your children? Perhaps their calling in life is to serve their homeland and devote themselves completely to it. Always consider the wishes of your household members, because they are part of your family. Do not be afraid to send your child to the service, because it is there that he will acquire those qualities that should be inherent in all men.

Military, police and other public service workers are always under pressure and sometimes cannot correctly assess the situation. It is in such cases that a carefully studied charter helps, therefore, when you enter an academy or institute, do not be lazy and study all the information provided. It will help you in a difficult situation, and you will be able to distinguish yourself in the course with your knowledge.

Admission to a higher military educational institution is fundamentally different from admission to a civilian university. When entering, yesterday's schoolchildren must be aware that the next 5 years of study will be spent away from their family and friends. Thousands of school graduates who want to serve their Motherland must go through the initial stage of admission to various military institutions in the country.

Military "qualification"

“Abitura” (admission) begins at the beginning of July and continues until the end of the month. The initial stage includes the training of future military personnel.

Young guys become familiar with such concepts as: morning exercises, sports and mass work, marching in formation, a clear daily routine, marching and much more, which most people are used to doing without in civilian life.

Several dozen guys live in one room called a barracks. They are preparing to pass entrance exams, for professional selection, which will show who is ready to serve in the armed forces of the Russian Federation and who is not.

After 2 weeks, future cadets undergo a thorough medical examination, as a result of which persons with health problems will be identified.

Exams are taken in accordance with the faculty in which the applicant wishes to study, and in the future he will serve in this specialty. Based on the results of passing the entrance examinations, the applicant is enrolled in a university, puts on a military uniform, has his hair cut short in accordance with the regulations and receives cadet shoulder straps.

CMS or Young Fighter Course

Starts from the end of July and lasts until the end of August. At this stage, the future soldier undergoes initial training. It includes: outfits, “sacred” military rituals (getting up, morning inspection, evening roll check, lights out), studying the articles of the charter, learning to march, throwing a march, performing according to the standards of putting on a gas mask and OZKA.

Fire and physical training is an integral part of the training of any military personnel.

Order in the barracks is ensured by cleaners, who are appointed every morning before the start of exercise.

The responsibilities of the cleaner include: sweeping away dust from under beds and bedside tables, sweeping between rows of beds, wiping the floor with a damp cloth if necessary, taking out trash, wiping dust from all flat surfaces.

Each cadet has his own bedside table where he can store washing supplies, brushes for cleaning shoes and clothes, handkerchiefs, collar pads (stitching material), small personal items, notebooks, educational books, regulations.

Many guys, former schoolchildren, accustomed to sneakers and other civilian footwear, quickly develop calluses on their feet. For medical help, they can go to the medical center - the infirmary.

Upon completion of the CMB course, all personnel are redeployed to places of further training (academy, university). Upon arrival at the academy (university), cadets receive full dress uniform. You need to prepare it for use yourself: the guys themselves sew on shoulder straps, sleeve chevrons, and insert emblems into the lapel of the collar. They also polish shoes until they shine and smooth creases on trousers.

Three days later, the main military ritual - the oath - takes place in a solemn atmosphere. The oath is one of the most important and significant events in the life of every soldier, which makes him personally responsible for the defense of his country.

Cadet everyday life

The daily life of a 1st year cadet, as well as subsequent ones, follows the same daily routine: getting up, morning formation, exercises, during which future military personnel improve their physical fitness, morning toilet, formation for the morning inspection, where appearance is checked, breakfast, Divorce for classes. It is mandatory to go through a ceremonial march, where the cadets show their drill skills and the coherence of the unit as a whole. Classes according to the curriculum, lunch, self-study, during which cadets prepare homework and repeat the regulations, dinner.

In the evening, you are given personal time when you can chat with your family and girlfriends, write a letter home, and prepare your form for the next day.

The day ends with a formation for the evening verification, during which the course personnel and the list of persons forever included in the lists who died a brave death are read out. Lights out.

Outfit

All military personnel, without exception, wear uniforms. The outfit is assigned to maintain internal order, protect personnel, weapons, ammunition, military equipment, and premises. And also to monitor the state of affairs in the department and timely take measures to prevent crime.

At the beginning of each month, a list of outfits is created, which indicates the dates on which a particular serviceman goes to the outfit.

Outfits can be external or internal. Internal patrol - according to the course, external - patrolling.

Military partnership

According to the cadet of the Military Academy named after Mozhaisky, thanks to whom I was able to write this material, the military team is a family! “Practically all of my service takes place in this family,” said the third-year student. - Everyone helps each other in studies, sports and other activities. Today you helped him, and tomorrow he will help you. This is one large team, different from study groups at the institute, which lives, breathes, and interacts. "One for all and all for one!" - this is the motto of military brotherhood.”

Dismissal

At universities, dismissal is not such a common occurrence. But if you have no complaints about your service, violation of dress code, debts and unsatisfactory grades in subjects, then you have the right to receive dismissal for a day. You can spend this time with your family, friends, and your girlfriend. When leaving for the city and putting on civilian uniform, the cadet should not forget about the status of a military man, the rules of behavior in the city and military politeness.

To summarize, the young man, who is also a cadet of the Mozhaisky Military Academy (as written above), said the following:

The life of a cadet is very diverse and full of exciting events that are radically different from ordinary student life. The years of service at the Academy cannot be described on paper; you cannot tell it; you have to feel it and feel it yourself. Military men are never ex-military - this goes through our whole lives. In the army, a guy becomes a man. A man, a defender of his Motherland, a defender of his relatives, his family, his future children.

Anna KOPYLOVA, IT&D student
photo by the author

Well, again the article is not according to plan, but no longer an “emergency issue”, as was the case with the article. Article “Pros and cons of studying at a military institute”- this is the answer to the question from Vladimir Kuznetsov from the city of Armavir, which he asked me with the help of . Vladimir is graduating from school this year and is preparing to enter. I sent documents for admission to the Perm Military Institute of Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. Vladimir saw it on the Internet and asked: “My dream is to become an officer. So I wonder what qualities are important in order to study at a military institute, and also what are the pros and cons of military training?”.

The question is not on the topic of the blog, but clearly to the address, since for 5 years of my life I myself have been learning the basics of military science (and I am still learning it now).

Dear Vladimir, it is commendable that you not only dream of becoming an officer, but also take some action for this. Well, your dream is very noble. It turns out that not all of us want to become models and showmen. Regarding the qualities required for training in military institute. Now I won’t say “loud words” about courage and so on, there is one very important quality - BE YOURSELF! This is what Omar Khayyam wrote: “Be yourself, the other roles are already taken”. And in military institute It's very hard to be who you really are. I only came to this realization in my 3rd year. Well, you still need to show your character and endurance. For example, when I entered the 1st year, there were 103 of us, but at graduation there were only 82. As you can see, almost 20% dropped out, and this is a very good result. It’s also very important to be able to stand up for yourself, anything can happen in a men’s team.

Well, the last part of your question about the pros and cons of studying in military institute. The question is very rhetorical, but I will try to answer it. Let's start with the advantages, there are many of them. All the advantages of studying at a military institute can be attributed, oddly enough, to a person’s desire to “protect himself.” Indeed, they tear you away from your mother’s pies, put a uniform on you, and the “drill” begins. Many parents want to protect their children from the negative influence of the street in this way. After all, in military institute dismissals are strictly regulated (for example, I went on dismissal for the first time 5 months after taking the oath). Vladimir, a question for you: are you ready for this? In general, applicants can be classified into military institutions by purpose:

1. Continuation of the family officer dynasty.
2. I just want to become an officer (your case, and mine too, by the way).
3. I like wearing a military uniform (and there are those too).
4. “Getting out” of the army (this was a common occurrence when you served in the army for 2 years).
5. The wishes of the parents (usually they complete their studies until the 3rd or 4th year and are expelled).
6. Social guarantees and benefits.

Let's stop at the last one. Serving in the army gives you a guarantee that you will definitely receive your salary (military pay) on the 22nd of the month. Also, after serving a certain period of time, you receive an apartment and a fairly high (by Russian standards) pension. In addition, you can retire by age 40. There is also the right to free travel once a year (for yourself and your family), paid vacation, and a 13th (possibly 14th) salary at the end of the year. Although, they say that everything will change on January 1, 2012, when military salaries will be raised.

And now about the cons, there are a lot of them too. What day of the week is it today? Sunday, I think. And I only came home from work at 7 pm. Here's one drawback: long working hours. As long as they say so, you will remain in the service (often to the detriment of the interests of the family). The second disadvantage is that at any moment they can be transferred to serve on the other side of the country, that is, “life out of suitcases.” Service involves a lot of stress, but not everywhere, of course. It depends where you end up serving. By the way, the main disadvantage for me is the lack of “freedom”. Although, you get used to it over time... alas!

I think I have already written enough on your question. I could, of course, answer you personally, but the article will be interesting for other people, so I’m publishing it on my blog.

Vladimir, I made my choice. What your choice will be is up to you. But I’ll say one thing for sure: after graduation from the walls military institute you will come out a completely different person. Your outlook on life will completely change. By the way, watch the video, it will help you make the right choice:

I wish all my readers well, and Vladimir Kuznetsov from Armavir - successful admission to Perm Military Institute of Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia.