OREANDA-NEWS   In 2023, more than 700 thousand young men were registered for military service in Russia, said Rear Admiral Vladimir Tsimlyansky, head of the Main Organizational and Mobilization Department of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

"In total, more than 700 thousand young men arrived at military commissariats and were put on military registration," he said. The number of those wishing to enter military service under the contract has increased significantly, the network of selection points has been expanded for their registration, said Rear Admiral Vladimir Tsimlyansky, head of the main Organizational and Mobilization Department of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces.

"Currently, the number of citizens who have decided to voluntarily enlist in military service under a contract has also increased significantly. For their timely registration, the Ministry of Defense expanded the network of selection points for the contract and increased the number of instructors to work with candidates," Tsimlyansky said.