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Senior-leitenant Igor Sulim. 24 years old. Father, also Igor, is General-Major of the Air Force, veteran of many conflicts in the former USSR.
Lipetsk Airbase and training and testing center where he works
One of the symbols of Russia sky prowess, this is where the Sukhoi PAK-FA is undergoing battle tests at the moment
Some of Russia's most distinguished "eagles" (what air force pilots are often called here) have served at Lipetsk, including, for example, Major Vener Muhamedgareev
Served in Afghanistan. Later, tested SU-33, SU-37, and MiG-29. In 2008, awarded Hero of Russia, becoming 305th Hero of Russia or Soviet Union who comes from the Republic of Bashkortostan.
Not a base one would suspect of anything improper. Alas, a scandal has now erupted. Igor Sulim posted a message on his blog: http://lipflyer.livejournal.com/836.html
There, he talked of commanding officers on the base demanding kickbacks and bribes from lower ranked personnel for their lawfully earned salaries; intimidation against those who try to speak out; etc.
Now, he is not allowed to fly for the time being; confined to his quarters. We are all with him though. This young man has exposed what happens on so many bases in Russia every week, every day. He is fighting for all of us. :bravo:
Senior-leitenant Igor Sulim. 24 years old. Father, also Igor, is General-Major of the Air Force, veteran of many conflicts in the former USSR.
Lipetsk Airbase and training and testing center where he works
One of the symbols of Russia sky prowess, this is where the Sukhoi PAK-FA is undergoing battle tests at the moment
Some of Russia's most distinguished "eagles" (what air force pilots are often called here) have served at Lipetsk, including, for example, Major Vener Muhamedgareev
Served in Afghanistan. Later, tested SU-33, SU-37, and MiG-29. In 2008, awarded Hero of Russia, becoming 305th Hero of Russia or Soviet Union who comes from the Republic of Bashkortostan.
Not a base one would suspect of anything improper. Alas, a scandal has now erupted. Igor Sulim posted a message on his blog: http://lipflyer.livejournal.com/836.html
There, he talked of commanding officers on the base demanding kickbacks and bribes from lower ranked personnel for their lawfully earned salaries; intimidation against those who try to speak out; etc.
Now, he is not allowed to fly for the time being; confined to his quarters. We are all with him though. This young man has exposed what happens on so many bases in Russia every week, every day. He is fighting for all of us. :bravo:
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