Why do they call reserve units conscripts?
Were these reserve units like our Reserves and Guard which go through full active training and then serve in units that train monthly and yearly?
Or are these draftees and guys who pulled a hitch sometime during their lifetime and are being drafted back into active duty?
They are mostly former conscripts whose only experience is on the parade ground. No combat experience and now they’re thrown under Ukrainian guns mere days after mobilizing. It’s cold blooded murder. This is not super power behavior by Russia, obviously, and reeks of desperation.
In fact there are who systems in Russia
One is a BARS reserve which is similar (although not identical) to the American system and another is that you described, but the latter are called once in 3-5 years for a couple months to refresh their skills.