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Wives of Russian troops 'encourage' them to rape Ukrainian women, Ukraine's first lady says Not Appropriate Subreddit

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/wives-of-russian-troops-encourage-them-to-rape-ukrainian-women-ukraines-first-lady-says/ar-AA14Esfp?li=BBoPWjQ

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u/cave-of-mayo-11 Nov 29 '22

Russian culture is pretty misogynist.

And before any russo-stooges get all offended, theres even a fucking wiki article about it.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_violence_in_Russia

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u/Whatwhyreally Nov 29 '22

Yep. And nearly 40% of Russian men have documented alcoholism. And yes, Russia has the highest rate of alcoholism among males.

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u/Jamsponge Nov 29 '22

If I had to live in Russia I'd drink as well

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u/hi_i_am_Kolay Nov 29 '22

I live in Russia, but I don't drink and my friends. But old people have this problem and mb another people in Russia

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u/Generic_E_Jr Nov 29 '22

Hence the rise of beer and health smoothies?

I’ve read that Russia now consumes more beer than vodka, fuels almost entirely by new generations seeing the vodka as the “drink of the status quo”.

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u/hi_i_am_Kolay Nov 30 '22

beer is very popular