Today All-Russian for abolition of draft and return of respite from army will take place. The majority of demonstrates are students.
Participants of action will gather near institutes of high education. The matter concerns the fact that Ministry of Defense plans to introduce amendments to law about military service.
They will provide abolition of respites from army, mainly social - for those with new born children and old parents under care. The introduction of these amendments means that thousands of young people who fulfill important social functions at present moment will become servicemen in Russian army.
Pickets will take place in large cities of 40 Russian regions. In Moscow meeting will start at 13:00 in park at Pushkin square.
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