Owusu Kyeremeh, a Ghanaian serving in the Russian army, recently spoke with DJ Nyaami on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide show about his experience abroad.
Owusu explained that soldiers receive salaries monthly, and if he spends eight months in camp, he will earn around 15,000 rubles per month. “I wish they could keep me here longer because I don’t sleep much and I take my salary,” he said.
Unlike the frontlines, Owusu clarified that he is not in active combat: “This place is like a house, and this is our kitchen. So I’m not in the bush,” he added.
He shared that he completed his contract on January 12, but soldiers often have to wait for their commander to arrange transport for document collection. “They can arrange a car for many people at once, but sometimes you have to relax and wait for your commander,” he explained.
Owusu mentioned that he knows soldiers from other African countries, like Uganda, and that contract documents arrive at different times for different people. Some soldiers who completed their contracts on December 22 had already started signing documents at the ministry.
“Once you sign your documents, your commander knows your time is up. Many people—around 2,000—have completed their contracts, and the documents help you apply for a Russian passport,” he said.
He also noted that holding a Russian passport comes with responsibilities: “Even during the war, if you have a Russian passport, it carries a lot of weight,” Owusu added.
Owusu’s story highlights both the challenges and benefits of serving abroad, including financial stability, administrative procedures, and the opportunity to earn an international passport.
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