A Russian conscript undergoes a medical examination before departing for his military unit at an assembly station of the Moscow Region recruitment office in Balashikha, outside Moscow, Russia. Russia's autumn conscription period began on October 1, with about 120,000 conscripts due to be sent to their places of service between October and December, according to the Defence Ministry.
- Package: Russia Defence Conscription
- Categories: Unrest, Conflicts & War, Human Interest
- Location: Balashikha, Russia
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- Author: Kristina Solovyova
- Credit: Sputnik
- Source: Sputnik
- Original: Digital
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