Russia awards benefits to Former Soviet Union WWII veterans in Israel

a monthly benefit to the tune of 1,000 rubles ($17.3) will be awarded to Israeli nationals who used to live in the former Soviet Union and fought for their country between 1941-1945.

RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin addresses servicemen as he visits the Hmeymim air base in Latakia Province, Syria

RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin addresses servicemen as he visits the Hmeymim air base in Latakia Province, Syria

(photo credit: MIKHAIL KLIMENTYEV/SPUTNIK/REUTERS)

JANUARY 1, 2018 18:12

Updated: JANUARY 1, 2018 18:11