Conscription in Russia
Conscription in Russia (in Russia is known as or ""universal military obligation"" or ""liability for military service"") is a 12-month draft, mandatory for all male citizens age 18–27, with a number of exceptions. The mandatory term of service was reduced from two years in 2007-2008. Avoiding draft is felony under Russian criminal code and punishable by up to 2 years of imprisonment.
Conscription in Russia
Post-World War II demobilisation of the Soviet Armed Forces was completed in 1948.
According to the 1949 service law, service terms were 3 years in ground forces and 4 years in the navy.