Russian soldier's family feud over wartime compensation
The death of a Russian soldier at the front of the war with Ukraine has resulted in chaos within his family. The man's wife concealed the fact that she had divorced him to collect money from a posthumous settlement. Consequently, the soldier's mother did not receive the money. The Russian authorities have now become involved in the dispute.
For some Russians, the war with Ukraine is seen as a means to earn money. Financial gain can cloud some people's judgement, even when faced with the death of a loved one. An example of this is the situation involving a soldier from Krasnoyarsk.
The man died in the war, and his ex-wife approached the state administration for a payout of 1,200,000 roubles (approximately €9,800). This is the compensation amount for the man's death. The problem is that the woman was not entitled to these funds. Russian authorities believe she concealed the divorce to fraudulently obtain the money.
The man died. Russians argue over money after him
According to the independent portal Sibreal.org, the issue came to light when the deceased soldier's mother reported the matter to the prosecutor's office in Russia. She, too, sought to receive money for her son's death. Then, she discovered her former daughter-in-law had already obtained the funds.
Soldier's death. Family dispute over money
The woman defends herself by claiming she didn’t know about the divorce from her husband. However, the investigators do not accept her explanation because the ex-wife had previously filed for child support from the soldier. The case is ongoing. The soldier's mother continues to be without the funds the Russian state was supposed to provide her. She now remains destitute.
Russians whose relatives died in the war with Ukraine can request a presidential payout and an insurance payout. Often, mourning takes a backseat, and financial considerations take centre stage. Sibreal.org reports that in numerous cases, families argue over the money, with their disputes often ending up in court.
