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RE: There are a ton of young Russians living in Da Nang, Vietnam

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Does National Service mean that it was compulsory for all males to be in the military for a certain amount of time?

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Yes it was for 2 years and then 1 month of camps every year for the next 10 years. I did my 2 years and attended 2 camps before everyone ignored the call ups. I didn't mind at the time as I got to see the country.

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I'm guessing there must not be any consequences for ignoring callups.