Feminism explodes in Russia

The recent phenomenon of feminism in Russia has led the head of of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, to say that it could destroy Russia. I have decided that this is an important topic for myself, because I am a female and there is still a struggle today. Feminism is defined as the doctrine advocating social, political,  and all other rights of women equal to those of men. Some find this movement dangerous because woman are looking for equality outside of marriage and outside of the family. Russia has a portrayal of their women as homemakers, focusing on the children and what's inside while the men play the role of making money, this means if women destroy that image they destroy everything. Another argument shot against those in favor of feminism is they are ruining the family values because they are the center of family life. Kirill also stated he was not opposed to a woman pursuing careers in politics, business, or other professions that are mainly men, but women need to get their priorities straight. Kirill concluded with "it's not accident that most of the feminist leader's were unmarried." I think this article shows we are not as far as we would like to think. Sexist runs crazy in Russia and women's rights don't appear to be an issue at all. I feel the leader is contradicting himself by saying he is "saving" women from a feminist movement, but they can do the dirty work to bring in the money and keep the system flowing. It is sad to see how women are portrayed in Russia, a lot needs to be done in order to advance in society.