Russia Ukraine War is fighting not only on borders but also in relationships. The war sent thousands of soldiers to the battlefield, but the families behind are going through a different war. In particular, the wives of Russian soldiers who are not only praying for the safety of their loved ones, but also struggling with cracks in relationships. Many families are also creating unrest in the personal lives. Many women found that during the war, her husband had relations with other women, which made her marital life in trouble.
Relationships broke the wives of Russian soldiers
The Russian-Ukraine war that has been ongoing for the last three years has not been affected only on the political and economic level. On the contrary, it is also causing unrest in the personal lives of many families. In particular, the wives of Russian soldiers, who are struggling not only for the safety of their loved ones, but also struggling with cracks in relationships. Many women found that during the war, her husband had relations with other women, which made her marital life in trouble. When a woman named Yevjenia told her about her husband’s affair on social media, she immediately went viral. At his post, millions of women shared their stories, which made the issue deeper.
Women shared their words online
The wives of Russian soldiers are sharing their stories on social media platforms like Tittok and V-Contact. There are many posts in the telegram channel called ‘Special Military Operation’ where women are discussing their husband’s affair. One woman wrote, “My husband fell in love with someone there and he married her too. It looks like my children and my children were just a stopgap for her.”
Economic and social problems
These women have to face not only emotional problems but also economic problems. Many families depend on the high pay of soldiers working in the army. The decision to divorce in such a situation is not easy. Many women are confused whether they should forgive their husband’s infidelity and move on or separate.
Sex work increased in the war zone
During the war, the incidents of Russian soldiers resorting to sex work in local areas have also come to light. According to an independent news website called ‘Vorska’, the demand for sex workers has increased rapidly in areas like Donetsk and Luhansk. Many such ads can be seen on telegram groups, where ‘special services’ are being offered for soldiers.
Some women chose a way to take revenge
In the midst of this whole incident, some women expressed their anger in different ways. A woman in Western Siberia sent a mourning a wreath to her husband in the field of war, in which the inscription contained, “You would be as poor as you were.” Some other women found a way to sell their experiences online.
Women made a new identity
Some women are now turning their pain into strength. For example, a Russian woman named Yavagenia Bai now offers a ‘Human Design’ consultation, through which she tells other women about their personality and charges for this service. Likewise, many other women are trying to be financially independent through blogging and coaching.
