You're a Conscript, and You've Received a Draft Notice. What Should You Do to Avoid Going to War?

You're a conscript, and you've received a draft notice. What should you do to avoid going to war? Nine tips that will help you protect yourself

Together with the human rights project "Call to Conscience", we are launching a major series of practical materials. All of them will help you and your loved ones defend your right not to fight, act calmly (as much as possible), competently, and know where to turn for help. The first text is for conscripts who are only waiting for or have already received a draft notice. If this is you and you need help from lawyers and human rights defenders, you can get it for free from the bot @agsnowarbot.

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You’re a conscript, and you’ve received a draft notice. How should you act to avoid ending up at war?

In 2026, an "eternal" conscription began operating in Russia. This means that people can now be summoned to the draft commission at any moment. At the same time, the authorities are mass-sending electronic draft notices through the unified registry and immediately imposing restrictions on conscripts:…