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They go to war and have to say goodbye to their families and friends.
As here in Neryungri, a city in the Russian republic of Yakutia, called-up reservists gathered in many Russian locations on Thursday.
The men will soon be going to the front in Ukraine.
Since Putin's partial mobilization to reinforce his troops in Ukraine, videos from different parts of Russia have been appearing on social media.
They should show how men in droves follow the call of the Kremlin - or have to follow.
The recordings cannot be checked independently.
Some of the videos show men resisting being drafted.
This scene is said to have taken place in front of a recruitment office in Dagestan.
O-Tones:
Man: "Why do we have to go to this war?"
Woman: »Because it is a war for our future!«
Man: "What future? We don't even have a present!'
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy sees Russia's partial mobilization as an open admission that Putin's professional army has already failed.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine:
"Now, with the mobilization, for most Russian citizens, Russia's war against Ukraine is no longer something that's on TV or the Internet, but something that reaches into every Russian home."
Meanwhile, more and more people are apparently trying to leave Russia - apparently also to avoid being drafted.
Traffic to Georgia has increased a few hours after Putin's announcement of partial mobilization.
Long queues of cars were also reported at the borders of Russia with Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Finland.
Elias Laine, Finnish border controller:
'Traffic increased last night and continued through the night and today. As we can see, the traffic hasn't stopped, just calmed down a little."
The uncertainty of many Russians is palpable.
Reporter: "Are you afraid that you might be drafted into the mobilization in Russia?"
Nikita: "Yes, I'm scared."
Reporter: "Why are you afraid?"
Nikita: »Because it is a very big mistake for Russia, for Europe and of course for the citizens of Ukraine.«
Reporter: And how old are you? Are you of the age to be drafted?”
Nikita: "Yes, I'm 34."
Finland also registered an increased volume on the border with Russia on Friday morning.
According to the border guard, the number of Russians entering the country has doubled compared to the previous week.
Crossing the border into Finland is one of the few entry options for Russians into Europe.
The government in Helsinki is now considering restricting entry for Russian citizens.