A Russian Orthodox priest says wives should stop nagging their unemployed husbands.
Archpriest Alexey Batanogov said constant criticism in that situation usually leads only to defensiveness or arguments. He noted that a man may be out of work because of a life crisis, illness or depression.
Instead of blaming him, he advised couples to discuss the problem calmly and look for a way out together.
Source: Podmoskovye Segodnya
Russian State Duma deputy Alexander Ilytyakov has sparked backlash after saying that a woman cannot be a “complete human being” because, according to his interpretation of the biblical creation story, Eve was made from Adam’s rib.
Ilytyakov said:
“God created a wife for Adam from his rib. Therefore, a woman cannot be a complete human being because she does not possess the full state of the body.”
He also claimed that a man without a wife is “disabled,” arguing that men and women only become complete together.
The same lawmaker previously urged Russian women to have children “while the baby-making parts still work.” Russia’s State Duma ethics commission later said that remark was not insulting.
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A sign at an Orthodox monastery says that giving alms to gypsies standing near the entrance is “not blessed.”
Such warnings are intended to discourage organized begging, prevent visitors from being harassed, and avoid supporting groups that may exploit beggars, including children.
Some Russians Reportedly Turning to Orthodox Priests as Therapy Costs Rise
As the cost of private therapy continues to increase, some Russians are reportedly seeking guidance from Orthodox priests instead of psychologists.
According to Russian media, a session with a psychologist can cost up to 15,000 rubles (about $190), while consultations with Orthodox priests are often free or range from 500 to 5,000 rubles (about $6–$65).
In addition to spiritual guidance, priests are said to provide family counseling, help people dealing with codependency and relationship issues, and offer ongoing support as they work through personal challenges.
While therapy costs have risen in recent years, there is no independent data showing that Russians are switching to priests on a nationwide scale.
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Jesus Christ has died of alcoholism in Tatarstan.
A Russian man with that legal name died in his apartment. Shortly before his death, a court had ordered him to restore his previous name — Evgeny Petrovich Chekulaev — because he had multiple convictions for robbery and armed robbery, and his new name was deemed offensive to believers.
In the end, he never managed to complete the name change.
Russians should pray before going on vacation, lawmaker Mikhail Ivanov has urged.
“We should not ask God for a vacation; we should ask for a blessing for our rest. Then the Lord will arrange things so that your boss grants the vacation, and the trip goes without incidents or tragedies. You should pray to the Lord Jesus Christ and the Most Holy Theotokos,” he said.
This week brings depressive, sad, and even alarming headlines from across Russia. 129 Russian Cities May Disappear 129 Russian cities are on the brink of disappearing due to depopulation, according to RANEPA (Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration). 3.4 million people are affected. Among them: Verkhny Tagil, Inta, Kem, Torzhok, and Okha. Nothing alarming, just vanishing towns.
iz.ru Record-Breaking Antidepressant Sales Russians have spent a record 4.6 billion rubles (approximately $51 million USD) on antidepressants and tranquilizers in just six months. Currently, one in five people in Russia is on antidepressants. The highest concentration is in Moscow, the Moscow region, St. Petersburg, and Krasnodar. Experts blame stress and economic instability. But hey, nothing to worry about — everything’s totally fine.
glagol.press Nighttime Toilet Use May Get You Evicted Lawyers warn that Russians can be evicted for flushing toilets or showering at night. Sounds of water from 11:00…
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