Kumovo

Kumovo is a Russian and Slavic term that refers to the relationship between the parents of a married couple. Specifically, it denotes the bond and social connection established between the families upon the marriage of their children. The term signifies a reciprocal familial tie; each set of parents becomes kum (male) or kuma (female) to the other. The relationship carries a degree of respect and mutual obligation, though less formal than that of godparents (krestnyye). It's a culturally significant bond often recognized and celebrated within traditional Slavic communities, reinforcing social harmony between the families united by marriage. The term highlights the importance of not only the union between the individuals getting married, but the joining of their respective families.