Well I didn't come to England to join the forces. Its just my wife happened to be English and we decided to settle in England. I have been here for almost 6 years now. I lived in small town called Kingisepp, close to St Petersburg (lived and studied in SP as well).
We're you not interested in joining one of your professional units?
No
SO19. I wanted to go to the army, but not the one I knew in Russia...
The thing with Russian Army is that in most cases guys go to the Army when 18, If you healthy male you have no choice most of the times. Many still will be studying at this age.
Second is that russian army is notorious for its bullying and bad conditions. Bullying can be very bad. People have been severely beaten (usually by older soldiers who were bullied before), tortured. Soldiers are deserting on regular basics, some shoot back (literally). Lots of very bad and sad stories. I think in Russia there is even a party organized by soldiers mothers who trying to protect them. As for conditions, examples can be bad equipment, accommodation, food (or even lack of it) and so on.
Its not everywhere this bad, you can get in good place and serve well, but its a lottery. Here you get paid, its a job, you looked after. Russian army don't give, only takes (imo). Don't get me wrong, Russia have some excellent forces, soldiers, but in general its very unpopular with young people...
Hope it makes sence
