By Frank Lucasale 
A 26-year-old mother has surprised many by revealing she already has 22 biological children—and she hopes to have as many as 100 kids in total.
Raising a child is a big responsibility, but Kristina Ozturk has taken on an even bigger challenge by caring for nearly two dozen little ones.
Kristina, who was born in Russia, shares her growing family with her husband, businessman Galip Ozturk. The couple spends a large amount of money each year to employ nannies to help with the children, most of whom were born through surrogacy.
Between March 2020 and July 2021, Kristina and Galip spent around $180,000 on surrogacy. As a result, they welcomed 20 babies in just over a year.
Their children’s names include Victoria, Mustafa, Maryam, Ayrin, Alice, Hassan, Judy, Harper, Teresa, Hussein, Anna, Isabella, Ismail, Mehmet, Ahmet, Ali, Kristina, Alena, Sarah, Lockman, Alparslan, and Olivia.
In an interview in 2021, Kristina said she had always dreamed of having a big family.
“My husband also wanted a big, happy family. So when we met, we started making our dream come true,” she shared.
Even with a team of nannies, Kristina says she still does a lot of the daily parenting tasks herself.
“The only difference is the number of kids,” she explained. She also manages staff schedules and shopping for her large household.
“Every day is different, but one thing is for sure—my days are never boring.”
For many, 22 kids might seem like a lot, but for Kristina and Galip, this is just the start.
They have talked about growing their family even more, possibly reaching 100 children. However, they have put these plans on hold until their kids are a little older.
In 2023, Galip was sentenced to eight years in prison for illegal drug possession. After his arrest, Kristina thanked her followers for their support during this tough time.
For now, she remains focused on raising her children and managing their unique household.