A conscript orphan is transferred to another company after publicity

Orphaned conscript Stanislav D. is transferred to a rigging company in Ivanovo region. At his previous post in the village of Mosrentgen, he was pressured: he was assigned to duty almost every day, without sleep or rest. Human rights activists hope the young man will now have a more peaceful career. 

"This is a perfect illustration of why it's so important not to be afraid to stand up for your rights: legal mechanisms work if you demonstrate the necessary persistence and perseverance," wrote Oleg Filatchev, head of the State Agency for Legal Affairs.

Stanislaus taken away From the Moscow metro to the military registration and enlistment office, and from there, one day, into the army last year. Human rights activists from the Civil Alliance of Russia are challenging the irregularities of the conscription procedure in court. A hearing date for the appeal has not yet been set. 

Last week it became is knownthat Stanislav wants to be sent to the border regions, closer to the front.