Military Commissar Ivanovo Tkachuk demanded that the organizations conduct a survey among employees registered with the military about their readiness to serve in the Russian army or join volunteer detachments. A copy of the document was published by IvanovoNews without reference to the source.
According to the sample filling out the statement, Ivanovo residents must indicate their military rank, full name, date of birth and answer whether they agree to conclude a contract to stay in the «mobilization human reserve», conclude a short-term contract (at least three months) for the service or join volunteer units. cite__image» alt=»1″ />Captain Kozlitin's report. The Stavropol citizen explained at the military enlistment office why he didn’t want to serve — and a protocol was drawn up against him for “discrediting” the army
At the regional military enlistment office, journalists of the 7X7 publication were told that they were unaware of such an order by Tkachuk, and at the Ivanovo military enlistment office didn't pick up the phone.
In May, mobile military registration and enlistment offices began to appear at official city events. So it was possible to sign up for service under the contract during the All-Russian half marathon «Zabeg.RF», held in Novosibirsk. Mobile recruiting offices were also deployed in Arkhangelsk, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Chita and Khabarovsk.
On May 28, President Vladimir Putin abolished the age limit for concluding the first military contract. Now any Russian or foreigner who has reached the age of majority can sign such an agreement.