The term of military service in the Russian army was reduced from two years to a year, but young people who did not want to change their usual way of life for 12 months did not decrease. They are trying to evade the army in every possible way, not realizing that the army not only takes away something, but also gives a lot.
One of the reasons why young men of draft age are afraid to join the army is the fear of hazing. It cannot be said that in the modern Russian army it was completely eradicated, but its level is quite low. If you soon have to join the army, and you are afraid of hazing, the best way to avoid them is to get into the service in a good part.
To get into the elite connection, you must have certain knowledge. For example, if you are well versed in electronics and computers, your chances of doing military service in a good part are very high. If you have a driver’s license, it’s likely that you will be trusted to drive army vehicles. Any useful skills in the army significantly increase the ability to get into a prestigious unit in which hazing is practically excluded.
Many conscripts are not afraid of the army, but do not want to serve, considering it a waste of time. This approach is fundamentally wrong. If among your friends and acquaintances there are those who served in the army, ask them about what impressions the army service left with them, whether they regret that they served. The vast majority of them will answer that this was one of the best periods in their life.
The army is a real adventure, a lot of new vivid impressions that remain with you for life. Yes, there will certainly be unpleasant moments, but they will be forgotten, and the memory of the good will remain. You will gain new experience, you will make friends, with many of whom you will maintain relations even after the end of the service.
Another important point of army service is that you will never have to be ashamed of the fact that you "slanted" from the army. Imagine the situation: you are in a circle of friends, many of whom served. You talk, your friends talk about some bright events from their army life. But you are silent, you have nothing to say - because you did not serve. You yourself deleted from your life a whole layer of richest impressions, deprived yourself of the opportunity to learn something new.
For people who have served in the army, employers have a completely different attitude. In the army, the young man becomes tempered, becomes a real man - this is taken into account and appreciated. In particular, girls appreciate this, which is also important for a young man. And the opportunity to show your friends a "demobilization album" with numerous photographs depicting the days of your service is also worth a lot. Looking at the album, you yourself will remember with a smile your army friends, all the ups and downs of army life.
To serve in the army is useful and interesting. One year is a very short time, time will fly by very quickly. This is a very small fee for the invaluable experience you can gain. If you have to go into the army, do not listen to those who are trying to dissuade you. Serve, and you are unlikely to ever regret it.
