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Russia Today
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Putin names desired minimum fertility rate for Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the country's total fertility rate (TFR) must reach replacement level within the next five years to stem declining birth rates. A replacement-level fertility rate of 2.1 children per woman is enough to maintain a stable population. This figure accounts for child mortality and the fact that not every woman has children. It is widely considered the minimum needed to prevent population decline. 'I understand it's not easy to achieve, but it should be at least 2.1,' Putin said on Monday, responding to a report on regional demographic trends presented by the head of the Udmurt Republic, Aleksandr Brechalov. Brechalov noted that Udmurtia's current TFR of 1.39 is below the national average, adding that the region, which is located west of the Ural Mountains, aims to raise it to 1.6 by 2030. Falling birth rates and a shrinking population have become pressing issues for Russian lawmakers, spurring a range of proposed solutions, from tax incentives to abortion restrictions. Earlier this month, Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova warned of a looming fertility crisis. She said the number of women of childbearing age has reached a historic low and is projected to fall further over the next decade. To reverse the trend, the government has introduced a range of support measures, including lump-sum payments for childbirth, expanded maternity benefits, and ongoing financial assistance for families. The Soviet-era 'Mother Heroine' award that offers cash rewards to women who have more than ten children has also been revived. Officials have proposed other policies as well, such as discouraging the promotion of 'child-free' lifestyles and offering extra tax breaks for larger families. Putin has repeatedly stressed the importance of improving economic and social conditions to promote larger families and make parenthood a widely supported choice. In June, he endorsed the creation of a national family support service. Last year, he established a presidential council focused on family and demographic policy. Russia's Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) reported only 1.222 million births in 2024, the lowest annual total since 1999. The figure marks a decline of one third since 2014.
Russia Today
08-07-2025
- Business
- Russia Today
Russian fertility crisis accelerating
Russia faces a fertility crisis with the pool of women of childbearing age plummeting, Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova has warned. Speaking at a meeting with lawmakers on Tuesday, Golikova said the number of women aged 18 to 49 stood at over 39 million when the country's first demographic policy was drafted over a decade ago. That figure has now fallen to 34 million and is expected to drop to just over 27 million by 2046, the minister said. She attributed the long-term decline to the aftermath of World War II and the economic turmoil of the 1990s, both of which led to a significant reduction in the number of women of reproductive age. Golikova emphasized the need to consider these trends when developing the national project 'Family,' which aims to improve the country's demographic outlook and support young families. To reverse the trend, the government has introduced financial aid for families, including lump-sum payments for childbirth and expanded maternity benefits. It has also revived the Soviet-era 'Mother Heroine' award, which offers monetary incentives to women who give birth to or raise ten or more children. Officials have also floated policies to discourage the promotion of 'child-free' lifestyles and are considering additional tax incentives for families with multiple children. Golikova also noted that the most active reproductive group – women aged 20 to 29 – will hit its lowest level of 7.18 million in 2026, although a gradual rise is expected by 2038, when the figure may reach 9.28 million. Russia's birth rate fell to its lowest level since 1999 last year. According to the federal statistics agency, Rosstat, the country registered 1.22 million births in 2024 – a 3.4% decline from 2023. A modest recovery is forecast to begin in 2028.
Russia Today
30-04-2025
- Health
- Russia Today
Arctic Russian region to pay doctors to dissuade abortions
The authorities in Russia's Murmansk Region, located mostly north of the Arctic Circle, have proposed paying bonuses to doctors for talking their female patients out of getting abortions. A total of 4,298 babies were born in the region between January and October 2024, which is 286 less than during the same period the previous year, according to data from the local statistics agency. Before the New Year, Governor Andrey Chibis called decreasing birth rates 'a problem and a challenge for the country as a whole and for Murmansk Region in particular,' and vowed to use a comprehensive approach to tackle it. The proposal, which was published by the regional health ministry on Tuesday, suggests two types of incentives for medical workers to persuade women to keep their babies. The first one amounts to 25,000 rubles (around $300) and is intended for gynecologists and obstetricians who have been trained in the psychological counseling of patients considering an abortion. In order to get the money, the doctor would not only need to make sure that the woman gives up on terminating her pregnancy before 12 weeks, but also manage her all the way until the birth of the child, the document said. Doctors in other specialties and employees who have counseling certificates rather than medical degrees would receive bonuses of 5,000 rubles (around $60) for dissuading a pregnant woman from getting an abortion, according to the proposal. The proposal has been made as part of 'measures to prevent termination of pregnancy and increase birth rates in Murmansk Region,' it read. Last year, authorities in Pskov Region offered medical workers 5,000 rubles for talking women out of getting abortions. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova said in March that 'the long-time work on abortion prevention' has resulted in some 37,000 women deciding to keep their babies in 2024. According to the Russian federal statistics agency Rosstat, there were 1.22 million births in the country in 2024, a 3.4% decrease compared to 2023, making it the worst year on record other than 1999. Rosstat forecasts that a rapid increase in the number of births in the country will only happen after 2027.
Saba Yemen
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Putin warns against attempts to falsify the facts of World War II, justify Nazi crimes
Moscow - Saba: Russian President Vladimir Putin warned against attempts to falsify the facts of World War II, calling for confronting anyone who attempts to justify the crimes of Nazism and fascism. In a speech addressed to the organizers and guests of the "No Right to Forget: On the 80th Anniversary of the Great Victory" exhibition, read by Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova, Putin said, according to RT, "Today we see the disastrous consequences of distorting history. Therefore, we must adhere to the achievements and role of our ancestors in achieving the Great Victory over Nazism, and resist those who attempt to justify Nazi crimes or promote racist ideas in our time." Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Russia Today
17-02-2025
- Business
- Russia Today
Many Russians oppose women as bosses
One-third of Russians prefer male bosses, while just 3% favor female managers, according to a nationwide poll released on Monday, though most respondents said professional competence matters more than gender. The survey by state pollster VCIOM found that 61% of respondents prioritized personal qualities and competence over gender when considering managers. Nearly half of those polled (48%) believed men have stronger leadership predispositions compared to 8% who saw women as better suited for leadership roles. Another 34% saw no correlation between gender and leadership capability. READ MORE: Russians falling out of love with Valentine's Day – survey The poll indicated about half of Russians view traditionally female-dominated sectors like education, healthcare, and beauty services as more appropriate for women leaders. VCIOM conducted the poll two weeks ago via telephone interviews with 1,600 respondents aged 18 and over, with a margin of error not exceeding 2.5%. The survey highlights common perceptions about the intrinsic qualities of men and women, which could be seen as stereotypes. Many Russians view men as naturally possessing leadership traits like decisiveness and physical strength, while women are seen as responsible and morally resilient – qualities linked to family roles. Fields like management, technology, engineering, and science are rarely considered 'female' domains, despite the significant successes of women in these areas. The younger generation, namely those born since 2001, were most indifferent to the gender of their boss. Having grown up in an environment where gender equality is openly discussed and female leaders are more visible, they tend to prioritize skills and competence over traditional gender roles, notes VCIOM. READ MORE: Abortion rate in Russia falls 3.5-fold in decade – Health Ministry Several women currently hold high-ranking positions in the Russian government. Valentina Matvienko has served as the chairwoman of the Federation Council, the upper house of parliament, since 2011, making her one of the most prominent political figures in the country. Other notable female officials include Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova and Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina, who has led Russia's monetary policy since 2013. The well-known editor-in-chief of RT, Margarita Simonyan, is also a woman.
