Russians Are Split On Having A Military Draft

Russians Split on Military Draft – Survey. © RIA Novosti. Alexander Kryazhev

Russians Split on Military Draft – Survey -- RIA Novosti

MOSCOW, February 18 (RIA Novosti) – Russians are divided about the use of conscript soldiers in the army, according to a survey published Tuesday.

A total of 48 percent of Russians believe the military draft should remain a key source of manpower for the army, while 40 percent think only professional contract soldiers should serve, the poll by the independent Levada Center found.

Almost half of Russians (48 percent) would like their children to serve in the army, while 33 percent would prefer to help their relatives dodge military service.

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My Comment: I am very skeptical of these results. The older generation may favor it .... but most young Russians would prefer not to serve the necessary 1 year term.