Polina Alexandrovna Azarnih
Polina Alexandrovna Azarnih is a former teacher from Russia who has emerged as a prominent recruiter for the Russian army, using Telegram to lure young men from impoverished countries into combat roles in Ukraine with minimal military training. Her recruitment tactics have raised serious ethical concerns, as many recruits have reported being misled about the nature of their contracts and the dangers they would face on the front lines.
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Polina Azarnih is a former teacher from Russia who uses Telegram to recruit young people from poor countries to fight in Ukraine.
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