Russian regions require quotas for war veterans, including teachers and ballet dancers

Laws adopted in Russian regions now oblige companies to hire people who took part in the war against Ukraine. The rules are no longer limited to factories and offices. They have reached educational and cultural organisations across the country.

As a result, employers are now looking among former participants of the war for teachers, kindergarten staff and ballet dancers. The quota system applies to organisations in regions all over Russia.

One detail stands out: employers are banned from asking candidates about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Separately, President Vladimir Putin has told his administration and the government to work out a dedicated training programme for participants of the military operation who have no completed higher education.