The Ministry of Labor has expanded the list of professions for alternative service.

      The updated list has grown from 271 to 363 positions and is confirmed by a new order.

      Photo: Dinar Fatykhov

      The list of jobs, professions, and positions for alternative civilian service (ACS) in Russia has been expanded to 363 positions. The corresponding order of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Russian Federation comes into effect. The document amends the order from January 20, 2025, No. 12n, which approved the lists of types of work, professions, and positions available for ACS, as well as the list of organizations. According to the update, new positions have been added to the list, including "traumatologist-orthopedist," "neurologist," "ophthalmologist," "diver," "gas welder," "costumer," "forest firefighter," "piano and grand piano tuner," "turner," "rigger," "electrician," "zoologist," and "meteorologist." Previously, the list included 271 positions.

      Ariana Rantseva