Cowboy Caleb the liberal arts, grown-up stuff & random mischief

And you thought Tekong Island was harsh?

In theory, all Russian men 18 to 27 are required to serve two years in the military. In practice, roughly 90 percent avoid it. Most do so by taking advantage of different kinds of deferments, including one for going to college, or by failing the physical fitness exam.

Well then, in Russia, A Young Man’s Dream Is Dodging the Draft but then again what do I know?