How to avoid military conscription and pressure to sign an army contract in Russia
In September 2022, Grigory Sverdlin, the former director of Nochlezhka, an organization that helps homeless people, launched Idite Lesom (“Get Lost”). The project helps Russians avoid mobilization or desert the military. Over four years, more than 85,000 people have used its services. Meduza has already published a detailed guide to avoiding being sent to the front. Now we’ve asked the Idite…
The article from Meduza (English) provides advice on avoiding military conscription and pressure to sign an army contract in Russia. It emphasizes the importance of gathering medical records, checking eligibility for deferment or exemption, and applying for alternative civilian service (ACS). The team behind Idite Lesom, a project helping Russians avoid mobilization, advises individuals to keep copies of all applications and medical records.
Additionally, it suggests avoiding public transportation and crowded places, carrying notarized copies of essential documents, and providing power of attorney to a trusted individual to handle legal matters if needed. The guide also recommends reviewing medical history and symptoms, as well as checking eligibility for education deferment if applicable.
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