
From January 1, 2008, the daily food rate of Russian troops will be increased. As New Izvestia writes on Monday, this was announced by the head of the rear of the Armed Forces, Deputy Minister of Defense Vladimir Isakov. According to him, the current 67 will be added another 13-14 rubles. At the same time, meat and dairy products will be introduced into the diet.
In total, according to Isakov, an increase in daily rational content will require additional annual financing from the federal budget in the amount of 2.08 billion rubles. ” There are already necessary funds, in the near future the corresponding government decree will be adopted. Due to the supplement, in particular, the forces of military service will be additionally issued "25 grams of semi -fed sausage, egg, milk, cheese, coffee and products made of senior flour."
According to official data from the Ministry of Defense, the soldier’s diet “looks quite decent”, but in fact, the only opportunity to eat normally for most conscripts remain the parcels of relatives. The norms established by the central food department of the Ministry of Defense are not observed anywhere. In addition, according to experts, it is impossible to feed a soldier even 80 rubles per day.