Maxim, already a father of four, decided in 2022 to have the procedure to prevent any further pregnancies. He paid 30,000 roubles (around £260) for the operation at the local clinic "Promeditsina," which specialises in vasectomies. The surgery appeared successful, and Maxim was discharged shortly afterwards. However, last year, Maxim was shocked when his wife informed him that she was pregnant again. Despite hoping for an error, the couple welcomed their fifth child in November 2023.