Putilin expressed concern that the issue has still not been examined and that no one knows when it will be discussed. In the meantime, he said, conscription problems continue. Syrtlanov said that wealthier parents get sons into prestigious universities, which defer their service. Others study for two or three years in a military academy, which is counted as military service, and then transfer to a civilian university. There are people here just to get their military service out of the way.
Draft dodgers look to be in for tougher times.
Officials investigated 92 of the cases, but only seven people ended up behind bars. He said the security ministries had drawn up instructions on helping the enlistment offices to prevent draft dodging. The Defense Ministry and Interior Ministry have already approved the document. So draft dodgers will have not only the enlistment offices, but also the police to deal with. The Russia Journal You vill serve in Chechya, to protect Mother Russia.