Despite Russia past military successes, especially Great Patriotic War against Nazi Germany ( II. World War In the Eurasian country), not many men in the country seem to want to emulate their ancestors. That is why the Kremlin is looking for every possible way to strengthen its ranks. lack of volunteers Swelling the ranks of the army and even preparing for what might happen great mobilization Russian citizens.
One of the clearest signs that something is brewing in the Russian military sector is the latest request from the Ministry of Defense. eliminate some diseases preventing a person from being drafted into the military unless it has a significant impact on fighting skill from the novices. This measure was accompanied by an announcement that Russian military personnel would be increased by 15%, a decree signed by the president himself. Vladimir Putin, and raids are being conducted to see if Central Asian immigrants can be recruited into the military. Some activists condemned prints This group is directed to sign contracts with the Ministry of Defense if they do not want to lose their and their families’ Russian passports, and even attempts to deceive them into signing them along with other documents while doing so. immigration procedures.
Call to the ranks was invisible With very watchful eyes, it has already sparked significant protests in some parts of the country; most notably in Dagestan, where police were even beaten and had to fire into the air to disperse the crowd. That’s how Eldar sees it, believing that “the government is greatly afraid of some kind of anti-government protest,” so he doubts he will do so. In the partial mobilization that took place last October 2022, mostly men were hired Military service or combat experience, especially men Siberia and the Caucasus, poorer regions and a large presence of ethnic minorities in some areas. Russia currently suffers from a major demographic problem. highlighted Due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the flight of men from the country. To solve the problem, the Russian President himself called for “continuation of the tradition of our families in which four, five or more babies are brought up.” amnesty for detained women for non-violent crimes and for promoting childbirth with minors.
From the army to the front in Ukraine
Vyacheslav – fictitious name – exists a little fear He will be called even though he has no military experience. “I have doubts about where I can go right now, my options are limited because I can’t afford to go to Europe and I don’t want to go to a Russia-friendly country like Kazakhstan or Belarus,” he says. He believes 2024 will be the “decisive year.” “Many things may change after next year’s presidential elections (scheduled for March), I hope I left before“, To add.
“I think they will offer soldiers who have a military service contract to join the Army,” says Eldar. Last year, the maximum age at which this step is possible was extended to: 30 years, was previously 27 years old. Those who did not come to the call They will not be able to leave the country and will receive financial fines. Previously, receiving a call from the Army, whether to go to the front or to do military service, bypass If not taken in person, it was something some did by hiding in their pockets. country houses. But now, from the moment the call becomes official, it will not be possible for the affected person to avoid contacting the nearest military office to carry out his duty.
Although military service does not mean mobilization, certain editions thus, contracts are signed to be transported to the front, which leads to the repeated sighting of young people among Russian prisoners captured in Kiev. 18 And 25 yearsMany have little or no combat experience.