Parent 1 and Parent 2: How a German Kindergarten Form Made a Family Move to Russia

When an ordinary form at a German kindergarten turns into a farce with fields for “Parent 1” and “Parent 2,” compromises come to an end for a family with traditional views. Faced with an aggressive agenda, everyday discrimination, and pressure after 2022, Tatyana and Igor made the radical decision to leave their comfortable life in Germany and move with their children to the Pskov Region.

In this report by our partners at RT, the subjects speak candidly about why European comfort no longer guarantees safety and how the attitude of native Germans toward Russian speakers has changed. This is an unflinching story about why Russia is becoming the main refuge for compatriots today, and how to take a step that changes absolutely everything.