Latest Family News from Russia

Villagers Near Volgograd Seek Help from Family of 11 ChildrenResidents of the village of Bolshoye Sudachye say that a large family is terrorizing them. The mother of seven children, in turn, has claimed bullying.

Feb 10, 2026

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Novosibirsk Residents Clash Over Views on Toxic ParentingResidents of Novosibirsk shared conflicting views on parental criticism, with some defending it and others recounting childhood hurts from family members.

Feb 10, 2026

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Support for Families in Krasnodar Krai Beyond Maternal CapitalParents in Krasnodar Krai can access various state support measures for families with children, from birth payments to monthly allowances.

Feb 9, 2026

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Maternal shaming from love harms Siberian children's confidenceSiberians recall being criticized by mothers for appearance, clothing, and hobbies in childhood, with lasting psychological impacts.

Feb 8, 2026

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Novosibirsk Region Reveals Rarest Baby Names for 2025The Civil Registry Office of Novosibirsk Region has released data on the most common and rare names given to newborns in 2025, with Eva being the most popular for girls.

Feb 8, 2026

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Fifth Child Born in Zabaikalsky Krai Family Named AgvanA fifth child, named Agvan, has been born to a family in Aga settlement, Zabaikalsky Krai. The name means 'Lord of the Word' and has Kalmyk or Buryat origins.

Feb 8, 2026

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Leaders for years: what are the most common baby names in Kuzbass?Mikhail and Sophia have topped the lists in the region since 2022, according to the latest civil registry data.

Feb 7, 2026

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Adopted Transbaikal Man Finds Sister on 'Wait for Me' ProgramA man from Zabaykalsky Krai, adopted as an infant, has located his biological sister through the TV show 'Wait for Me'. Now, together, they are searching for another brother.

Feb 6, 2026

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Mother Blames Medicine for Son's Special Needs in RussiaAn Omsk resident shares her journey of raising a developmentally disabled son alone, detailing struggles with Russia's healthcare and education systems.

Feb 6, 2026

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Vladivostok Kindergartens Launch Duty Groups Under Presidential DirectiveVladivostok authorities are launching duty groups with extended hours in municipal kindergartens from February 1, following a directive from the city head and aligning with the president's instructions.

Feb 6, 2026

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Over 200 underage Siberian girls became mothers in 2025More than 200 girls under the age of 18 became mothers in the Novosibirsk region in 2025, according to the regional civil registry office.

Feb 5, 2026

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‘Instinct took over,’ mother says in story of Orenburg family with same-letter namesHow a large family lives and how Marina manages to find time for herself

Feb 5, 2026

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Kindergarten teacher's cruelty in Moscow region caught on videoThe administration of Mytishchi has announced that an inspection is being conducted.

Feb 5, 2026

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Banya as a Tool Against Professional BurnoutThe Kamyshi bathhouse space explained whether the steam room can be an effective tool for preventing and reducing symptoms of emotional burnout.

Feb 5, 2026

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Orenburg family has six children with same first letter namesMarina, a mother of six from Orenburg, was awarded the Motherhood medal. She shares how her large family lives and how she finds time for herself.

Feb 4, 2026

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Young Ural Worker Rebuilds Life After Crushing AccidentAlexander Lyskov survived being crushed by a 2.5-ton beam at a Nizhny Tagil factory in 2023, losing his legs and hips, and has since returned to work and family life.

Feb 2, 2026

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Prosecutor Halts Debt Enforcement Against Deceased SVO SoldierA mother from Ryazan sought prosecutor help after bailiffs tried to collect over 100,000 rubles from her son who died in the special military operation.

Feb 1, 2026

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Stavropol Krai prepares new 200,000-ruble payment per child for young familiesWe explain who is eligible for the money.

Jan 29, 2026

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Psychologist on why teens become money mulesFraudsters lure teenagers with offers of 'temporary work' to carry out bank card fraud. Psychologist Rodion Chepalov explains the manipulation mechanisms and protective measures.

Jan 29, 2026

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Why Teens Become Droppers: Impulsive Acts Without MaliceScammers often offer teens 'temporary jobs' to facilitate bank card fraud schemes.

Jan 28, 2026

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Number of orphans getting apartments in Altai Krai disclosedAltai Krai spent nearly 3 billion rubles (about $33 million at current rates) on housing for orphans, with 767 people improving conditions in 2025.

Jan 28, 2026

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Putin vows to extend kindergarten hours to aid familiesRussian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to extend kindergarten and nursery hours until 8 p.m., aiming to help mothers return to work sooner.

Jan 27, 2026

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Tyumen Woman Proves Son's Marriage Was Fake After His Death in WarA mother from Tyumen has successfully proven in court that her son's marriage was fictitious, a legal battle that lasted over a year and reached the cassation level.

Jan 27, 2026

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Ulyanovsk region expands support for student families to part-time studentsGovernor Alexey Russkikh has expanded a one-time payment for student families upon childbirth to include part-time students, previously available only to full-time students. The payment amounts to 200,000 rubles (about $2,000 at current rates).

Jan 27, 2026

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Altai Krai reveals rarest newborn names for 2025The regional justice department in Altai Krai has published data listing the most uncommon names given to newborns in 2025.

Jan 26, 2026

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