When are you western teenage wannabees going to realise that the Russian army is not 'cool' and is far from good. Not only incompetence at command level but individual soldiers skills of entire units are probably in line with military cadets in other countries. Underneath action photos of the 'cool' Russian army is another world which would make you glad that you can admire them from a distance.
If you had ever been to Russia you would know that there is one time that Russians are greatful for living in such a corrupt country, that time is when they can pay off a doctor for a fake medical certificate or the low paid officer at their regional intake post, to avoid conscription. The Russian government cannot even afford to feed or supply its own military, and some units have resorted to growing their own crops. Their desertion rates make even the French Foreign legion look good. I can admit that compared to other countries the Russian military has mch smarter uniforms and more epic drill and equipment but beyond that is a neverending list of serious problems that wont be fixed anytime soon, and before you get too excited, yes I used to live in Russia, and yes I have been in the military.