Russia’s Population Decline Sparks Controversial New Initiative
In an attempt to combat Russia’s declining birth rate, President Vladimir Putin has proposed an unconventional policy, encouraging citizens to have sex during work breaks. With the fertility rate at 1.5 children per woman, below the necessary 2.1 for population stability, Putin stressed that Russia’s future depends on reversing this trend. Supported by health officials, the initiative is part of a broader set of measures aimed at increasing the birth rate, including financial incentives and restrictions on abortions.