“The big love of a little man”: how and with whom does the woman, suffering from the “crystal disease,” live?

In a quaint hamlet within Kopeisk, everyone knows Yana – she’s the one battling a rare condition locals call the “crystal disease.” A native of this small village, Yana has grown up distinctive in more ways than one.

Envision a 27-year-old whose scale barely tips 25 kilograms below what’s expected, standing somewhat above a meter tall. By her fifth birthday, Yana’s growth was arrested, leaving her with frail joints that would give way under the slightest strain. A wheelchair became her steed of choice for safeguarding herself from harm.

She may have physical constraints, yet Yana’s presence is nothing short of uplifting. She navigates her professional and social life with gusto. Indeed, she has forged a career as a lead advisor for a beauty establishment.

In the realm of romance, Yana’s heart has found its match. She shares her life with a man named Vladimir, a picture of robust health who supports Yana with unrelenting devotion, often sweeping her off her feet – quite literally. The two have recently decided to cohabit.

Whilst Yana is no damsel in distress, Vladimir spares no effort in smoothing the terrain of life before her.

Introduced by mutual acquaintances, Yana and Vladimir’s paths crossed, and in the 1.5 years since, their connection has only flourished. They find bliss in the simple pleasures – leisurely park ambles and candlelit meals set for two.

Supporters of their pairing are plentiful, yet they face their share of skeptics. Some whisper that Vladimir has sacrificed his own prospects in love’s name. Tired of wagging tongues, the couple has since left their village for the embrace of Kopeisk.

The duo deftly combines their funds; Vladimir’s wages meld with Yana’s consulting income and state-provided disability benefits. Interestingly, Yana is the elder in this relationship by five years. Though Vladimir eyes a future steering large trucks, Yana remains unconvinced by this dream.

Home life has found its rhythm with Vladimir at the helm of household cleanings, while Yana takes pride in her culinary craft. They have recently welcomed a kitten named Archie to their abode, and while Yana resists the notion, Vladimir has his heart set on introducing a pupper to the mix. In all other matters, their partnership is a study in harmonious alignment.

Has the story of Yana and Vladimir touched your belief in the power of love?