became Muscovites Marry later. Girls get married at the age of 23-28 years, and men at the age of 25-30 years. The most common age for marriage in 2026 was 26 years for brides, and 28 years for grooms. “Moscow Evening” learned from experts why people start their families later and what is the optimal age for a wedding.
Why is early marriage so rare now?
Psychiatrist and candidate of medical sciences Elizaveta Zestkova said that marriage at an early age is not very popular now, but this is a positive trend:
In most cases, early marriage takes place under the influence of emotions and love. But when the brightness of feelings fades, people become disappointed in their choice. Awareness of the wrong choice in such couples can occur even after many years of living together: when one partner declares his true interests and the other does not understand them. As a result, couples break up.
The expert continued: The second reason why early marriage does not stand the test of time is that young people are not always ready to live together, take on domestic responsibilities and open conversations:
— Due to the fragile psychological state, a person in critical moments cannot think rationally, which may aggravate the situation.
In the past, there were a greater number of marriages at an early age, because they took place under the influence of the parents, and the expert confirms:
“But this often leads to couples living their whole lives without love. Of course, they are united by a common life, children and real estate, but there are no feelings and never will be. This scenario destroys the life of each partner. Exceptions, when people find happiness in such a marriage, rarely happen.
Psychiatrist, psychotherapist, psychologist and candidate of medical sciences Yevgeny Fomin believes that the modern generation of young people gets married later, because social networks determine the tendency to create a family later.
— There is a common opinion in society that a person needs to engage in self-realization, and then think about his family. Social networks broadcast a successful life, high profits and travel, not the joy of family life and raising children. “Therefore, young couples consider marriage after 25 years to be the norm,” Fomin explained.
Why is the age of marriage different between men and women?
The psychiatrist suggested that men marry later than women because they have to bear the responsibility of supporting the family.
The man is the head of the family, so he must find a means of stable income to support his wife and children. For this you need an inner core. At a young age you didn’t have it. They worry about getting a decent education, a financial cushion, and a good position at work. In this sense, it is easier for women: they do not face such questions,” says Fomin.
Is there an ideal age?
He believes that marrying at an early age is better than waiting for the right moment.
— People mature faster in marriage, because living together, raising children and common goals accelerate the development of the partners’ personality. The psychiatrist confirmed: “They learn to take responsibility, control expenses, and plan for the future.”
Psychiatrist Zhistkova believes that the best moment for marriage comes after 25 years.
“At this age, a person is already being formed as a person and realizes what he wants from life. His psyche is ready to make concessions at critical moments, rather than give in to emotions,” the specialist concluded.
There is also a belief that men who have stable relationships or marriages are more successful in their careers. They are more balanced and calm because they have a companion behind them who can support and help overcome difficulties. Is it true, says “Moscow Evening”.