Rosatom launches project to bring medical students to closed nuclear cities

Rosatom and the Russian Student Teams (RSO) will launch a new medical project in Russia's closed nuclear cities starting in 2027, attracting medical students to work there. Mikhail Kiselev, Chairman of the RSO Supervisory Board and State Duma deputy, announced this to reporters at an event at the Siberian Chemical Combine.

Kiselev stated: “Starting next year, we plan to launch a large-scale medical project in nuclear cities together with Rosatom, the Russian Student Teams, the Federal Medical-Biological Agency, the Russian Youth Affairs Agency, and the Russian Ministry of Health. This will help systematically attract medical students to closed cities, including those in the Tomsk Oblast region, helping to address staffing issues in the healthcare sector.”

According to him, the Federal Medical-Biological Agency will provide job placements for students at medical institutions in closed cities; the Russian Ministry of Health will assist with internship procedures; the Russian Youth Affairs Agency will provide free transportation for the project; and Rosatom will cover students' accommodation and living arrangements.

Between August and September 2026, the relevant parties will hold coordination meetings to determine 2027 medical staffing needs and develop a project roadmap. In addition to the medical field, closed nuclear cities have also expressed demand for educational personnel. Future plans include attracting teachers and counselors through summer camps and specialized rotational training in cooperation with the Russian Student Teams and Rosatom.

Russia currently has 38 closed administrative-territorial entities, of which 10 are nuclear industry cities under the jurisdiction of Rosatom. Due to the presence of nuclear industry facilities within these cities, access is strictly restricted.