Allegedly most of the Russian soldiers are volunteers, lured by promises of high pay.
Imagine that for months more than a thousand Russians are doing this every day, only to get to the front line to get killed!
Even if they survive for a while, the stories of unpaid soldiers are plenty, and those who do get paid are often skimmed by their commanders.
So how bad is it in Russia since it seems like a good option to risk your life for a bit of money?