The mobilized received gifts for the New Year in boxes with the emblem of United Russia. The Sota publication published a video that was sent by relatives of the military. The video shows the unpacking of the package.
The gift box contains two packs of Belarusian FEST cigarettes, two shaving razors, two tourniquets for pulling wounds, a dressing bag, oatmeal, pasta, rice, and linen. Groats are packed in black garbage bags. “Now there will be unpacking, the commander said – from volunteers for the New Year,” says the guy behind the scenes. Tobacco sales websites report that FEST cigarettes in wholesale purchases in Moscow cost 30-35 rubles per pack.
The authorities help the mobilized not only with tourniquets and cigarettes. On December 11, it was reported that the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced the collection of musical instruments for the military to "inspire for a feat." The collected button accordions, harmonicas and guitars will be handed over to the front in order to cheer up the military and promote unity.
Most often, such gatherings are organized by volunteers, announcing campaigns for combing dogs to create yarn and further sewing socks. People collect fabric for sewing underwear for military men, send kits with basic medicines and bandages to the front. How the Russians help the Russian army invading foreign territory – in the material of The Insider.
