At Sechenov University, a professor was forced to leave his position after expressing critical remarks regarding a legislative initiative proposing mandatory work assignments for graduates of medical universities.

The administration of Sechenov University forced a university employee, Doctor of Medical Sciences Anton Ershov, to submit a resignation letter of his own volition. The reason was his public condemnation of the law on mandatory work placement for medical school graduates. Ershov personally provided this information to the publication MSK1.ru.