To understand what it is like to be a woman in Russia, you need to look beyond headlines, stereotypes, and romantic myths. The reality of women in Russia is shaped by history, social expectations, economic pressure, and a strong sense of personal responsibility. It is a life lived between tradition and modernity, strength and limitation, independence and expectation. Many outsiders speak about the mysterious Russian soul, but that phrase often hides the real, everyday experience of Russian women and Russian girls. Their lives are practical, demanding, and deeply influenced by gender roles in Russia, family structure, and the way Russian society assigns value to men and women. History Shapes the Present Modern life for many Russian women cannot be separated from history. The legacy of the Soviet Union still shapes attitudes toward work, family, and gender equality. During Soviet times, women were expected to be working women while also carrying […]