The term of military service in the Russian army has been reduced from two years to a year, but the number of young people who do not want to change their usual way of life for 12 months has not decreased. They are trying to evade the army in every possible way, not realizing that the army not only takes something away, but also gives a lot.
One of the reasons why young men of military age are afraid to join the army is the fear of bullying. It cannot be said that it has been completely eradicated in the modern Russian army, but its level is quite low. If you are about to enlist in the army and you fear hazing, the best way to avoid it is to get into a good unit.
To get into the elite compound, 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 unit are very high. If you have a driver's license, it is highly likely that you will be entrusted with driving military vehicles. Any skills useful in the army significantly increase the opportunity to get into a prestigious unit, in which hazing is practically impossible.
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 their impressions of the army service, whether they regret serving. The overwhelming majority of them will answer that this was one of the best periods in their lives.
The army is a real adventure, a lot of new vivid impressions that will stay 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 have friends, with many of whom you will maintain a relationship even after the end of the service.
Another important point of the army service is that you will never have to be ashamed of the fact that you have "turned away" from the army. Imagine the situation: you are in a circle of friends, many of whom have served. You are talking, your friends are talking about some bright events from their army life. And you are silent, you have nothing to say - because you did not serve. You yourself have erased a whole layer of richest impressions from your life, deprived yourself of the opportunity to learn something new.
Employers have a completely different attitude towards people who have served in the army. In the army, a young man becomes hardened, becomes a real man - this is taken into account and appreciated. This is also appreciated by girls, which is also important for a young man. And the opportunity to show your friends the "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 vicissitudes of army life.
Serving in the army is useful and interesting. One year is a very short time, time will fly by completely unnoticed. This is a very small price to pay for the invaluable experience you can gain. If you have to go to the army, do not listen to those who are trying to dissuade you. Serve and you will hardly ever regret it.
