As a child, Chikatilo was constantly berated by his mother; his sister later recalled that in spite of the hardships endured by her parents, her father, Roman, was a kind individual, whereas her mother was harsh and rude towards her children.
Chikatilo was constantly berated by his mother. This was as a child. Her father was a kind individual. This was in spite of the hardships. This was what his sister recalled. These hardships were endured by her parents. Her mother was harsh and rude towards her children. Her father was Roman.