In April 2022, less than 100 thousand children were born in Russia. There has not been such a low birth rate in the country since the 40s of the last century. According to demographers, indicators will continue to fall, largely due to economic instability and the “special operation” in Ukraine. At the same time, the state is strenuously trying to stimulate the birth rate.

“You can’t bring a child into such a world” Why is the birth rate falling in Russia and how is the government trying to fix it? In April 2022, less than 100 thousand children were born in Russia. There has not been such a low birth rate in the country since the 40s of the last century. According to demographers, indicators will continue to fall, largely due to economic instability and the “special operation” in Ukraine.