One-parent benefits and challenges

Yesterday, Russians marked the 23d of February, the Defender of the Fatherland Day. It may seem a stereotype, but we still associate men with brutal jobs such as a soldier or a resquer. It may not be connceted with military service: a man can be doctor or businessman, whoever, but bringing up children is mainly women's occupation. Single dads: both breadwinners and nurturers, they raise their children without their wives. Learn the reasons behind single fatherhood in Russia.

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