Uploaded October 2016 | Updated September 2026, 18 hours ago
Greetings from Russia! Unfortunately, domestic violence is a shameful phenomenon that is characteristic of all countries in the world. But some foreigners believe that Russians are rude and violent people by nature. Consequently, in Russia domestic violence is more prevalent than in the US or Europe. But is it really?
What do you know about domestic violence in Russia? Firstly, a bit of official statistics. 67% intentional homicides are due to family and domestic motifs in Russia. About 40% of all heavy violent crimes are committed in Russian families. Regular domestic violence is typical for 25% of Russian families. Each year, about 14,000 Russian women are killed by their husbands or other relatives.
Secondly, it is necessary to understand the causes of domestic abuse in Russia. Congenital rudeness and cruelty? No! As a rule, spouses are in a state of alcoholic intoxication. They quarrel, scold and shout at each other. Then a husband beats his wife. A woman defends. Sometimes she attacks. And a bloodbath is the result of a drunken quarrel.
Thirdly, it is believed that domestic violence doesn't depend on a level of financial health of a family. It seems that Russia is an exception to this rule. The majority of domestic violence cases in Russia is the result of intoxication of a family member. In Russia, the abuse of alcohol is directly dependent on material support. Low income, hopelessness and the lack of confidence in the future is pushing the person to alcoholism. And drunk Russian often becomes aggressive.
As you can see domestic violence in Russia has its own national characteristics. That is why decent Russians try to stay away from alcohol. Don't drink too much, subscribe to my channel and show this video to your friends who are seriously concerned about the domestic violence. From Russia with love!
Greetings from Russia! Unfortunately, domestic violence is a shameful phenomenon that is characteristic of all countries in the world. But some foreigners believe that Russians are rude and violent people by nature. Consequently, in Russia domestic violence is more prevalent than in the US or Europe. But is it really?
What do you know about domestic violence in Russia? Firstly, a bit of official statistics. 67% intentional homicides are due to family and domestic motifs in Russia. About 40% of all heavy violent crimes are committed in Russian families. Regular domestic violence is typical for 25% of Russian families. Each year, about 14,000 Russian women are killed by their husbands or other relatives.
Secondly, it is necessary to understand the causes of domestic abuse in Russia. Congenital rudeness and cruelty? No! As a rule, spouses are in a state of alcoholic intoxication. They quarrel, scold and shout at each other. Then a husband beats his wife. A woman defends. Sometimes she attacks. And a bloodbath is the result of a drunken quarrel.
Thirdly, it is believed that domestic violence doesn't depend on a level of financial health of a family. It seems that Russia is an exception to this rule. The majority of domestic violence cases in Russia is the result of intoxication of a family member. In Russia, the abuse of alcohol is directly dependent on material support. Low income, hopelessness and the lack of confidence in the future is pushing the person to alcoholism. And drunk Russian often becomes aggressive.
As you can see domestic violence in Russia has its own national characteristics. That is why decent Russians try to stay away from alcohol. Don't drink too much, subscribe to my channel and show this video to your friends who are seriously concerned about the domestic violence. From Russia with love!
