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Is child marriage illegal in Russia?

Partly. Child marriage is restricted in Russia. Some regions allow marriage at 14.

18; local authority may allow from 16; some regions lower it to 14.

Source: Family Code art.13

• Russia is one of 54 countries where child marriage is banned, and 41 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 6 of 14.
• In Europe: banned in 13 of 39 countries.

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Other countries that ban child marriage

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