Mobilized Cook Denounces Fake Recruitment Ad
A mobilized cook from Krasnoyarsk Krai, Danil Astakhov, revealed that a recruitment ad using his photo falsely promised service in rear units without combat, calling it a deception. He urged people not to respond to the ad, stating that all rear positions are already filled and that recruits are often sent to frontline combat.
Consensus
- The advertisement with the text 'Required: cooks for rear units (not assault!)' has been circulating in social media and websites since mid-summer.
- The ad features a photo of Danil Astakhov in military uniform and chef's hat.
- The photo was taken in 2020 during Astakhov's compulsory military service at the 'Field Kitchen' competition at the Army International Games in Zabaykalsky Krai.
- The ad leads to the website of the non-profit organization 'Zashchitniki Rodiny' (Defenders of the Fatherland).
- Applicants are promised a contract with the Ministry of Defense, rear service, and a salary of up to 250,000 rubles per month.
- Astakhov is a confectioner and military baker by profession.
- Astakhov was mobilized in 2022 and served in a parachute-assault brigade in active combat zones.
- Astakhov was wounded, returned home, recovered, married, and became a father.
- In January, Astakhov signed a new contract and returned to the combat zone, where he remains.
- Astakhov claims that the promise of rear service without combat is a lie and that all rear positions are already occupied.
- Astakhov stated that he has not personally participated in assaults but was stationed near active combat areas.
- Astakhov said he plans to contact the creators of the ad to address the unauthorized use of his photo.
Points of divergence
- The photo was used without Astakhov's consent. — tg_tvrain
- Astakhov learned about the ad from acquaintances who sent him links. — tvrain
- The ad has become a meme, with parody versions featuring roles like 'taster of mayonnaise' and 'seller of kvass' in the rear. — tg_tvrain
- Astakhov mentioned that he enjoys cooking for himself and comrades when he goes to the rear, and that he last cooked soups and pancakes. — tvrain
Coverage (2 sources)
- «Chefs needed in rear troops (no assault!)». Mobilized chef from contract ad reveals that the promise of service... — Дождь (Telegram)
- Mobilized cook urges not to respond to contract ad using his photo — Дождь