Russia is facing a severe demographic crisis, exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, leading to a significant decline in birth rates. The fertility rate currently stands at 1.4 births per woman, down 20% from 2015. In an unusual response, President Putin has launched extreme natalism initiatives, including messages in Moscow urging women to have more children. However, these messages seem ineffective as financial insecurity is a significant deterrent for potential parents, with many young women uncertain about their ability to afford children.
As of 2023, Russia's fertility rate of 1.4 births per woman lies well below replacement levelâa drop of roughly 20 percent since 2015.
The Kremlin's polling shows nearly 40 percent of Russian women of childbearing age won't have kids in the next five years due to financial concerns.
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