Document #1255972

Guardian (Author)

Russian officer hired out troops for slave labour

http://www.guardian.co.uk/russia/article/0,,1701315,00.html

ecoi.net description:
Concern grows over abuse and beating of conscripts; Commander Vladimir Kontonistov fined and barred from command for 3 years for hiring his troops out to local businessmen and for pocketing their fees
Country:
Russian Federation
Source:
Guardian (Author)
Published:
3 February 2006
Original link:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/russia/article/0,,1701315,00.html
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Document ID:
1255972 (former ID 10253)

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