Ombudsman of Lvov-Belova confirmed the postponement of mobilization for the fathers of three children

Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights Maria Lvova-Belova said that fathers of three or more children under 16 are also entitled to a deferment from mobilization. the day before became knownthat the corresponding changes in the criteria for granting a deferment were made by the Ministry of Defense in early October.

“According to the instruction of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation dated October 4, 2022, sent to military registration and enlistment offices and draft commissions, an additional deferral is granted to fathers who have dependents: three or more children under 16; three or more children under 18, one of whom has a disability; a child with a palliative status,” the Ombudsman wrote in Telegram.

Andrey Kartapalov, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Defense, called the measure taken “a goodwill gesture of the Ministry of Defense.” Nina Ostanina, head of the State Duma committee on family, women and children, and Artem Metelev, chairman of the State Duma committee on youth policy, spoke about the complaints of fathers with many children who received subpoenas.

Prior to this, deferment was granted if there were four or more children. Partial mobilization has been carried out in Russia since September 21 by decree of Vladimir Putin. September 29 President declared about the many mistakes made during the call. He, in particular, drew attention, among other things, to cases when fathers with many children were called.

On the progress of mobilization – in the material “Kommersant” “Conscription lawyers.