Citizens of the Russian Federation undergo military service: only upon contraction, upon reaching a certain age by conscription and voluntarily (under contract) only on a voluntary basis (under contract)

Citizens of the Russian Federation undergo military service by conscription and voluntarily (under contract). In Russia, military service is mandatory for all male citizens who have reached the age of 18. They are required to serve in the military for a certain period of time, which is typically two years. However, individuals can also choose to serve voluntarily under a contract for a longer period of time.