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| Russian tourists salute army boot camp |
| 2004-10-13 |
| Russians seeking an unusual two-day break can now go to an army boot camp to be barked at, bullied and subjected to gruelling physical exercises. A tour operator in the central Russian region of Yaroslavl is arranging the trips for those with 3,000 roubles (about $100) to spare. Battle-hardened veterans from the ongoing war in Chechnya are among the soldiers who are putting the "48-hour recruits" through their paces. |
| Posted by:tipper |
| #4 I am very interested in joining that camp.but where can I book?any details of that camp?webaddress?please email me asap. |
| Posted by: Omavinter Gleart2765 2004-10-20 5:47:57 PM |
| #3 Yust like in old days! |
| Posted by: Chuck Simmins 2004-10-13 4:05:44 PM |
| #2 Businessmen who are in their 30s and 40s and who are used to leading people are interested in having somebody to command them for a change. They are tired of being constantly in charge," he says. Hey, it's cheaper than a leather clad call-girl. |
| Posted by: Pappy 2004-10-13 11:54:08 AM |
| #1 How clever! That 3000 roubles will probably feed a regular Army unit for weeks. Perhaps clothe and arm them, too. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2004-10-13 2:24:47 AM |