RT reported that the Russian Ministry of Defense released a promotional video designed as an action film trailer to encourage citizens to join the army, emphasizing different ethnic groups and cults to join hands to fight against common enemy.
The 60-second clip released by the Russian Defense Ministry on August 2 depicts a fierce battle, clearly between Russian and Ukrainian forces.
On a hot summer day, some Russian soldiers were seen hiding in the battlefield under artillery shells, one holding a cross and reciting the command "Father's name" in front of the small statue of Saint George of Eastern Europe - one of the most venerable figures in Christening, often associated with victory on the battlefield.
Next, a video shows a member of the tank crew reading a praying message from a convert to Islam. At the same time, another member of the force - apparently a Buryat or Yakut slasher - was examining the Buddhist scriptures and examining the seeds. In a dilapidated building in the city, this person looked at the rifle and fired a single shot.
Another Russian infantry soldier, wearing a silver cross around his neck and surrounded by a house, prayed and threw the bombs at the enemy advancing towards him.
Afterwards, a convoy of Russian armored vehicles was seen rolling through the countryside with the caption: "We are [ ). "The Lord is with us" - with the space filled with the names of two dozen major ethnic groups - including Ukrainians - living in Russia.
"We are Russian. God be with us. Prayer is not just a word, but a great strength. Be with the strong, be with us, join your comrades" - the Russian Defense Ministry said, publishing information on military service.
Russia announced a partial mobilization in the fall of 2022, calling up about 300,000 reserves to protect the 2,000 km frontline with Ukraine. Since then, Moscow officials have opposed new military recruitment efforts, saying the patriotic volunteer force has met human resource needs stably.
Last month, the Russian Defense Ministry said that in 2024 alone, about 190,000 contract soldiers joined the army and an estimated 1,000 people signed contracts per day. In December last year, the ministry released a total of 640,000 contract soldiers.
