They are, they insist, driven by neither religious fervor nor drink. And we love children. Certainly, they have neither the space nor money for such a large family. The apartment becomes a prison for them. The Kuznetsovs have been waiting for a larger apartment for seven years, during which time six more children were born.
Children swirl in and out of the living room like playful puppies.
One girl wears snow pants, another shorts. Two boys wear only shirts. A small boy wears nothing at all. Just put it on the table. Nikolai sleeps on the couch in the living room.