Recently, this topic has been actively discussed.as polygamy in Russia. This type of family relationship is not characteristic of the culture and traditions of the state. But at the same time today this question is quite relevant for various segments of the population. We will try to figure out what polygamy is and how many wives a single man has the Family Code of the Russian Federation.
Polygamy and polyandry are unusual for Russians types of family
In most modern countries of the world officiallyat the state level, only monogamous marriages are recognized. We are talking about family marriages, created at will by couples: "man + woman." Entering into marriage, each spouse vows to love and respect his chosen one all his life, as well as to keep him faithful.
Despite the prevalence of monogamous matingunions, in some states polygamous family relations are considered traditional or at least acceptable. Such marriages are called polygynous (polygamy) and polyandric (polyandry). Experts believe that such a family option could arise in some emergency situations. For example, after large-scale catastrophes, wars, or in regions where for some other reason few men of reproductive age remained.
It is worth noting that polygamy in Russia is not widespread and has never been considered the norm, despite the country's rich history filled with diverse sad pages.
Legislation of the Russian Federation on the conclusion of marriage unions
Article 14 of the current Family CodeRussia clearly states that only persons who are not married at the time of filing an application in the registry office can enter into marriage. It turns out that the question: “Is polygamy allowed today in Russia?” - the answer is no. Moreover, from the point of view of morality and traditions, adultery or the "riotous lifestyle" of a free person are deplorable and unacceptable phenomena.
В законодательстве СССР существовала когда-то an article providing for criminal punishment for persons entering into polygamous marriage. Today polygamy in Russia is perceived with greater tolerance, but at the same time it remains legally unresolved.
Is it a shame to have several wives in modern Russia?
Interesting results show socialresearch and census. In 2002, it was found that in Russia the number of married women is almost 70,000 more than the number of married men. Where are the husbands of women who consider themselves married? Does polygamy really exist in Russia? Many modern people believe that the main thing is “personal relationships, not the press from the registry office.” For this reason, it is difficult to establish how many real-life married couples are in the state.
With regard to polygamy - opponents of this type of marriage claim that the problem of their promotion lies in immigrants coming from Muslim countries (where polygamous marriages are approved).
However, not all so simple.Many Russian men live for years with several families. It is a long-term personal relationship with mistresses without formal divorce from his wife. Remarkably, in the Russian mentality such cases are not perceived as “polygamy”. Even if the informal “wife” has children from a married man, and he recognizes them, the society often has a negative and frivolous attitude towards this woman. Due to the fact that "she is only a lover." But shouldn't having a love relationship with someone other than the official spouse be equated to polygamous marriage?
Should we expect the adoption of the law on polygamy?
В 1999 году президент Ингушетии Р.Aushev issued a decree allowing polygamy in the republic. Due to the fact that the law on polygamy in Russia was not even considered at that time, Russian President B. Yeltsin quickly canceled this permission. Since then, at the legal and legislative level, this issue has not been considered.
Remarkably, many Muslims living onthe territories of states where polygamous marriages are prohibited, still manage to enter them. The problem is not at all in the legislation. Legally, a polygamist has only one wife in accordance with the current Family Code. He concludes a family union with the second and subsequent spouses in the church.
Similar is happening in our country.An article on polygamy in Russia would hardly be able to significantly remedy the situation due to the complex provability of violations. Perhaps the most effective will be the promotion of family values and age-old Russian traditions?
