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This is an investigative project that aims to shed light on the controversial activities of the Wagner Group, a notorious Russian mercenary organization.

Through in-depth research and analysis, this project explores the strategies employed by the Wagner Group to recruit and mobilize black-market soldiers for their operations. It examines the shift in recruitment efforts, including the establishment of outreach teams in sports centers and the sending of masked recruiters to schools for "career talks."

Furthermore, this project investigates the implications of the Russian government's reported restriction on the Wagner Group's recruitment campaign in Russian prisons, as tensions between the Ministry of Defense and Yevgeny Prigozhin (the head of the Wagner Group) continue to rise.

By analyzing the motivations and tactics behind the Wagner Group's recruitment drive, this project aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the organization's activities and its potential long-term implications for Russia's foreign policy.