The highest instance of the Russian Federation reviewed the case of a student who evaded working out under a target agreement

The Supreme Court of the Russian Federation once again focused on the obligations arising from the conclusion of contracts on targeted training. The subject of the proceedings was the case of a graduate of a medical university, whose education was paid for by the future employer, but who refused to start working in the specified institution and reimburse the associated costs and penalties.

The three courts that heard the case earlier ruled in favor of the student. They regarded the agreement as an apprenticeship agreement, finding no grounds for recovering any sums from it.

However, the Judicial Board for Civil Affairs of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation overturned these decisions. The highest instance stressed that previous courts had failed to properly assess the provisions of the contract on targeted training, which clearly stipulate the responsibility of the graduate for failure to fulfill or improper fulfillment of the obligations assumed.

Thus, the Supreme Court confirmed that evasion of obligations in the targeted area entails legal consequences. The case will be considered again, taking into account the position voiced by the highest court.

Earlier, we reported on the precedent when Petrozavodsk State University (PetrSU) through the court achieved the recovery of funds from a former student who studied in a targeted area. In particular, the Pitkäranta City Court of the Republic of Karelia considered PetrSU’s claim to recover a fine from a former graduate for non-compliance with the terms of the contract.