A resident of Dagestan has been offered on-the-job training, suggested to apply for a military service contract, and provided with an allowance, the official reply from the Government of the Republic of Dagestan to the request by the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Russia says.

Earlier, Mr M. of Derbent applied to the High Commissioner for assistance in his employment and receiving social benefits for his children. Mr M., an orphanage graduate, having obtained the degree of a paramedic and being a reserved soldier, did not have any permanent job while he was bringing his two children up alone.

The High Commissioner’s request having been considered by the Government of Dagestan, Mr M. was interviewed and suggested to apply for a military service contract in the field of his qualification. At present, the applicant is collecting the required documents and undergoing a medical examination.

In addition, the reply from the Government of Dagestan says that Mr M. has been provided with a monthly allowance for each of his children, since they live with him while their mother’s location is unknown.