Ask Lemmygrad

I want to advise you on taking advice from draft-dodging resources online. Asking comrades and public forums is a good way to go about it, but I would not be surprised if there are various "honeypots" that are made to funnel would-be defectors into monitored routes and passageways. It would make sense and I'm sure you're aware of some already.

I personally think one user had the best idea. I think you may have to face the prospect of genuinely hiking through deep-woods to try and cross the border in a relatively uninhabited area.

But what I would do is learn to read a map and compass, get to a location near the border, find a landmark ahead of time and the beginning of a clear path like a power line easement on the other side, then use the landmark and the bearing to set direction then I would exit through the woods on foot. Something like a national park with a tourist presence.

On top of this, I would learn where old military installations/camps were placed as well. Staying away from them is a good idea as I'd imagine they'd be turned into temporary residences for soldiers/training camps.

You're going to want to procure some form of self-defense. A knife works as a utility tool in many ways, but being able to defend yourself if traveling alone is important.

Mylar blanket, backpack, water filter, gloves/winter-gear, compass, cooking-gear, lighter. If you don't smoke, you should carry cigarettes on you as a form of barter/trade. Carry high-proof alcohol on you for the same reason and for other uses. Medical kit. Good pair of boots. Small bit of rope/paracord.

As tough as it is, I'd recommend you go right before the snow drops. Let the snow cover your tracks. Use a mylar blanket to cover yourself as you move in the snow as it will reduce your visibility.

I genuinely wish for your success and a thousand more. Fuck Zelensky and his Regime.