A mother has sparked controversy by marrying her adopted son, whom she raised from the age of 14. Aisylu Chizhevskaya Mingalim, 53, from Tatarstan, Russia, has left child welfare experts horrified after tying the knot with 22-year-old Daniel Chizhevsky. The pair’s relationship has raised significant ethical and legal concerns.
Aisylu first met Daniel when he was just 13 years old, working as a singing teacher at his orphanage. She adopted him a year later, and for the next eight years, she raised him as her son. Their relationship, however, took an unexpected turn when they decided to marry, which has led to severe repercussions.
Authorities have now taken custody of Aisylu’s other five adopted children, including one boy and four girls. The children have reportedly been placed into care homes or returned to their biological families. Aisylu has criticized this decision, expressing her desire to have all her children back under her care. She plans to move the entire family, including her now-husband Daniel, to Moscow, where she believes they can live more freely.
Aisylu’s journey into adoption began after she encountered orphans while working on a film project with a Tatarstan TV station. Her story has drawn parallels with another high-profile case in Russia involving Marina Balmasheva. Marina, 38, made headlines when she left her husband for her stepson, Vladimir ‘Vova’ Shavyrin, now 24. Marina, who has known Vladimir since he was seven, recently announced they are expecting their second child together. She has a daughter with Vladimir and was previously married to his father, Alexey Shavyrin, who now cares for their five adopted children.
Marina’s relationship with her former stepson has also been controversial. She is a popular weight loss influencer and has shared details of her relationship online, often facing criticism. Despite the backlash, she defends her relationship, emphasizing the bond she shares with Vladimir.
Aisylu and Daniel’s marriage ceremony took place at a restaurant in Kazan. Despite the outrage and legal implications, Aisylu maintains that her relationship with Daniel is perfect and insists they cannot live without each other. “We are on the same wavelength,” she told local media.
The authorities’ response to their marriage has been swift and decisive. The removal of Aisylu’s other adopted children reflects the serious concerns about the appropriateness of her actions. Senior Muzaffarnagar police officer Ramashish Yadav stated that all allegations made by the family and protestors would be thoroughly investigated, and appropriate legal actions would be taken against those found guilty.
This case, along with Marina’s, highlights the complexities and potential ethical issues surrounding adoption and familial relationships. The public reaction has been mixed, with some expressing support for the couples’ rights to make their own choices, while others condemn the relationships as inappropriate and harmful.