The Bashkiria Parliament has advanced a measure aimed at curbing advertisements that promote evading military service. The proposal, reported by DEA News through district legislative representatives, signals a concerted effort to tighten controls over information that could encourage avoidance of conscription. The bill is expected to be presented to Russia’s State Duma in the near future.
Officials describe the draft as a ban on services that facilitate exemption from military obligations. They note that the current information landscape is saturated with aggressive marketing campaigns promising ways to dodge service commitments.
According to supporters, some commercial entities promise to assist individuals who seek to dodge conscription by offering paid medical and legal services designed to disrupt the enlistment process.
One delegate emphasized that fleeing from military and alternative civilian service remains a criminal act. They pointed out that penalties exist for failing to register for military duty, avoiding medical examinations, and other related administrative infractions.
At present, there is no clear timetable for the bill’s submission to the State Duma, though observers anticipate a formal move in the coming weeks.
Earlier reports highlighted remarks from the Defense Ministry regarding postponement provisions tied to family circumstances, including cases involving fathers of multiple children. The evolving policy landscape continues to draw attention from lawmakers and the public alike.