Refworld | Russia Federation: 1.On what basis and for how long can a student engaged in higher education obtain a deferment of military service in Russia? 2. Is it possible by law for a student to defer military service for a sufficient period to be able to avoid service altogether?

Title	Russia Federation: 1.On what basis and for how long can a student engaged in higher education obtain a deferment of military service in Russia? 2. Is it possible by law for a student to defer military service for a sufficient period to be able to avoid service altogether?
Publisher	Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal
Publication Date	13 November 2008
Country	Russian Federation
Topics	Military service / Conscientious objection / Desertion / Draft evasion / Forced conscription
Citation / Document Symbol	RUS33792
Cite as	Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal, Russia Federation: 1.On what basis and for how long can a student engaged in higher education obtain a deferment of military service in Russia? 2. Is it possible by law for a student to defer military service for a sufficient period to be able to avoid service altogether?, 13 November 2008, RUS33792, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/4f3f80312.html [accessed 21 May 2023]
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