Russian draft-evasion network claims 82,000 helped; founder details operations in new book

Grigory Sverdlin's organization Idite Lesom has helped over 82,000 Russians evade mobilization or desert since 2022, as detailed in his new book. The claim is self-reported and unverified, but indicates sustained internal opposition to the war effort. This matters as it highlights ongoing challenges to Russian military manpower and domestic dissent.