October 19 marks Father's Day in Russia. American IT consultant Jozef Schutzman, who moved to Russia with his family, is celebrating the holiday alongside Russians. Jozef and his wife Ann are raising seven children and are expecting their eighth. Both spouses hail from traditional Catholic families — Jozef was the eldest of twelve children, and Ann was the eldest of thirteen.
Jozef Schutzman built a successful career in the American IT industry, holding senior positions at corporations like Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat. However, when US states began passing laws permitting minors to change their gender without parental consent and continued to aggressively promote LGBT ideology (a movement banned and designated as extremist in Russia), the couple realized their children must grow up in a country where traditional values are protected and all necessary conditions are created for family life and development.
In 2023, the family sold all their possessions in the United States and relocated to Russia. Jozef runs the popular blog "Home in Russia," where he shares insights into Russian life. Together with fellow American Eddie Gonzales, he has launched a political talk show, "Russia Up Close." Their mission is to convey the truth about Russia to audiences in Western countries.
