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THE CONSTITUTION OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

(Adopted on 25 December 1993, with amendments of 09.01.1996, 10.02.1996 and 09.06.2001)

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Article 38

1. Maternity and childhood, and the family shall be protected by the State.

2. Care for children, their upbringing shall be equally the right and obligation of parents.

3. Able-bodied children over 18 years of age shall take care of disabled parents.

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