Episode
Scenes from a Russian Draft Office
35:08
Published: Thu Dec 15 2022
Description
This fall, as Russia’s losses mounted in Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin announced a draft. Almost immediately, hundreds of thousands of men fled the country, though many more stayed.Valerie Hopkins, an international correspondent for The Times, spoke to Russians at a draft office in Moscow to gauge how they felt about going to war and who they blame for the fighting.Guest: Valerie Hopkins, an international correspondent covering the war in Ukraine for The New York Times.Background reading: Across Moscow, there are noticeably fewer men at restaurants, stores and social gatherings. Many have been called up to fight in Ukraine. Others have fled to avoid being drafted.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
Chapters
The author explores the gender gap that is overwhelming society because of the absence of men due to wars or fleeing from the draft, causing a saturation of female-dominated spaces such as restaurants, bars, and gyms.
00:00 - 03:21 (03:21)
Summary
The author explores the gender gap that is overwhelming society because of the absence of men due to wars or fleeing from the draft, causing a saturation of female-dominated spaces such as restaurants, bars, and gyms.
EpisodeScenes from a Russian Draft Office
PodcastThe Daily
Men during the Vietnam War share their experiences avoiding draft officers and the impact it had on their lives.
03:21 - 12:22 (09:01)
Summary
Men during the Vietnam War share their experiences avoiding draft officers and the impact it had on their lives.
EpisodeScenes from a Russian Draft Office
PodcastThe Daily
An American journalist talks with a Russian draftee who is soon to be sent to the front lines in Eastern Ukraine about his thoughts on the conflict, being a soldier, and the Ukrainian people.
12:22 - 17:26 (05:03)
Summary
An American journalist talks with a Russian draftee who is soon to be sent to the front lines in Eastern Ukraine about his thoughts on the conflict, being a soldier, and the Ukrainian people.
EpisodeScenes from a Russian Draft Office
PodcastThe Daily
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the story of a couple in Russia who had their lives turned upside down when the husband was drafted and sent off to fight in Ukraine, exposing the Russian government's use of conscription as a tool to suppress political opposition.
17:26 - 23:39 (06:13)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the story of a couple in Russia who had their lives turned upside down when the husband was drafted and sent off to fight in Ukraine, exposing the Russian government's use of conscription as a tool to suppress political opposition.
EpisodeScenes from a Russian Draft Office
PodcastThe Daily
Intelligent people did not think that war would strengthen Putin's power, despite the absence of grassroots opposition or any sign from civilians during discussions of political action against it.
23:39 - 33:22 (09:43)
Summary
Intelligent people did not think that war would strengthen Putin's power, despite the absence of grassroots opposition or any sign from civilians during discussions of political action against it.
EpisodeScenes from a Russian Draft Office
PodcastThe Daily
The Federal Reserve recently raised interest rates by half a percentage point, as there are signs that inflation is easing.
33:22 - 35:00 (01:37)
Summary
The Federal Reserve recently raised interest rates by half a percentage point, as there are signs that inflation is easing. The new benchmark interest rate is its highest in 15 years and is expected to rise to over 5 percent by the end of next year.