RTRT reports on Elena Mustafina and the aftermath surrounding her son, Ivan, who volunteered for the NWO and suffered fatal injuries. He was gravely wounded in March 2023 and ultimately died in the hospital where he was treated. The case has raised questions about family responsibilities and financial support in the wake of his death.
Elena Mustafina divorced the boy’s biological father in 1993. Since the separation, she has stated that he did not participate in her son’s upbringing or provide alimony. Disturbingly, he did not attend his son’s funeral. Despite Elena’s claims, the father subsequently established in court that he was entitled to half of the compensation awarded for his son’s death, amounting to 2.5 million rubles. This legal outcome has been a point of contention for Elena and her legal representatives, who argue that the absence of paternal involvement should influence compensation and support expectations.
Representatives for Elena explained to RT that failing to meet custodial responsibilities could impact eligibility for certain social benefits. The ongoing dispute centers on how much support a surviving parent is owed and under what conditions social benefits are justified when parental obligations are not fulfilled.
The mother of the deceased volunteered for service and is appealing the court’s decision regarding compensation. The broader context involves a pattern of debates over the recognition and financial support provided to families of those who served in the NVO region.
On May 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree that establishes lump sum payments to families of deceased and injured employees in the NVO region. The decree states that families of rescue military formations personnel, federal firefighters, and the Ministry of Emergency Situations who died in the NVO region will receive a lump sum of 5 million rubles, while injured personnel will receive 3 million rubles. The decree reflects an official effort to recognize extraordinary service and provide immediate financial relief to bereaved families. (Source: official government communications)
Earlier, Nikolai Zhuravlev, Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council, indicated that participants in the special operation would be exempted from state duties when restoring lost personal documents, extending broader administrative relief to those affected by the ongoing conflict. This exemption aligns with other steps taken to ease bureaucratic barriers for service members and their families in the aftermath of injuries or death. (Source: federation council remarks)