US EditionRussia bets on patriotism to address demographic crisis
- Russia's declining birth rate is a major concern for Putin, who links it to national survival and addresses it with policies and rhetoric.
- The Kremlin views Russia's shrinking population as essential for national survival and is implementing pro-family policies.
- Between 2010 and 2030, the number of Russians of reproductive age is expected to decrease by 40 percent.
- Generous maternity benefits since 2007 have reportedly led to approximately 2.5 million additional births, according to estimates by Raksha.
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Financial Insecurity Is Russians' Top Reason Not to Start a Family – Poll
Uncertain personal finances and the national economic climate are among Russians top reasons for delaying or forgoing having children, according to survey results obtained by the RBC news website. The survey, conducted by the CSP Platform and the company Online Interviewer, polled respondents from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds and allowed participants to choose up to five factors that influence their decisions about parenthood. Among …
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AlKhaleej TodayPutin pushes patriotism, urges Russians to ‘do their duty’ as country’s birth rate hits 225-year low
MOSCOW, June 30 — Freshly married to a policeman, office manager Angelina Alexeyeva has been motivated by President Vladimir Putin’s plea for Russians to have more children, part of the Kremlin’s ultra-patriotic drive as its Ukraine offensive drags on. Russia’s dwindling birth rate has been one of Putin’s main worries during his 25-year rule. And with Moscow having sent hundreds of thousands of young men to the front in Ukraine over the last thr…
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