Occupation authorities in Zaporizhzhia region force teachers to promote marriages with Russian militaries

August 8, 2025

In the temporarily occupied territories of the Zaporizhzhia region, teachers are being forced to praise the families of girls who married Russian soldiers in order to promote such a “choice” among young people. This was reported by the Yellow Ribbon movement on its Telegram channel.

The occupation administration of the Zaporizhzhia region has obliged local teachers to positively highlight examples of family life of girls who married Russian militaries during class hours.

Meetings with “model families” and the dissemination of information about them in schools are planned for the next semester.

“The purpose of such events is to encourage girls to view marriage to Russian militants as a socially prestigious choice,” – the activists noted.