In Russia, murders, kidnappings and rapes have become more common, in the southern regions - an increase of 17 - 30% War increases the level of aggression in society, and weapons and ammunition are brought from the front, explains the lawyer “Verstka” compared official statistics of registered crimes for the first seven months of 2022 (maintained by the Prosecutor General’s Office) with indicators from previous years.

Conscription and mobilization: the main differences How does a conscript differ from a conscript, which of them may face a prison term and how to legally stop participating in the war, explains human rights activist Alexey Tabalov On October 1, the next autumn conscription into the army starts in Russia. This year it will take place in parallel with the so-called “partial mobilization”.

“Verstka” compared official statistics of registered crimes for the first seven months of 2022 (maintained by the Prosecutor General’s Office) with indicators from previous years. It shows a surge in violence and a sharp increase in crimes involving explosives and weapons. In order not to miss new texts from “Layout”, subscribe to our telegram channel Crimes using firearms, ammunition, explosives and explosive devices were recorded by 26.1% more than last year. Explosives are especially popular.

“A warrant officer in the army told me to change my gender” How transgender women try to avoid mobilization With the beginning of “partial mobilization,” not only men and women liable for military service, but also transgender women who have not made a legal transition (that is, according to documents are considered men) were under the threat of being sent to the front.