These daughters are well-known even before they are born, but their parents, Varvara and Dmitry Artamkins are regular people who are not associated with the glamour of show business. Their tale is one of faith and perseverance.
When the couple found out that Varvara was pregnant, their happiness was eclipsed by the news that she was pregnant with several infants and the doctors’ pessimistic prediction that she would give birth to healthy children. The couple rejected the idea of a partial abortion because it went against their religious values and because they had experienced loss in the past, even in the face of overwhelming circumstances.
Their expensive but successful search for a British clinic to keep the pregnancy alive brought them to. Donors, touched by the suffering of the Artamkins, came together to raise the required monies.
Even after fifteen years, the Artamkins’ enduring friendship hasn’t wavered. While Dmitry has found meaning in the church and has been consecrated as a deacon, Varvara takes care of the house. Together with their parents, Elizaveta, Nadezhda, Alexandra, Tatiana, and Varvara Artamkins take an active role in Sunday school and think about what they want to do in life. Their family dynamic is defined by love and unity, despite their personality differences.
Their narrative offers hope by showing how hardship can deepen family ties. Cheers to the Artamkins! I hope their journey is full of pleasure and prosperity for their girls.