Concerned about the country’s declining birth rate, Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly advised citizens to have sex during their work breaks. Notably, Russia’s population is shrinking due to the ongoing war with Ukraine, which has led to the exodus of over a million Russians, mostly young people. Putin’s ‘unusual’ suggestion comes as Russia struggles with a low fertility rate. The current fertility rate is approximately 1.5 children per Russian woman, which is below the 2.1 needed to maintain population stability, the Metro reported.
Russian Health Minister Dr Yevgeny Shestopalov stated that work or workplace should not be an obstacle to procreation. He urged the countrymen to utilise and take advantage of lunch and coffee breaks for family expansion, IndiaToday reported.
“Being very busy at work is not a valid reason, but a lame excuse. You can engage in procreation during breaks, because life flies by too quickly,” Metro quoted Shestopalov as saying.
Make Babies During Break Times
When asked how practical it might be for hard-working individuals who work for long hours to follow these suggestions, Shestopalov underscored the importance of truly capitalizing on break times.
“Make babies during break times,” he said.
Measures To Boost Declining Birth Rate
Russia’s leaders are brainstorming solutions to combat the nation’s falling birthrate. In the capital, Moscow, they’re inviting women between 18 and 40 years old to avail of free fertility check-ups. This allows them to understand their capacity to conceive. On the other hand, authorities in Chelyabinsk are experimenting with a different approach. They’re providing young women under 24 a substantial financial reward, about 1.02 lakh rubles (which roughly translates to Rs 9.40 lakh), for having their first baby.
Access To Abortion Restricted
In Russia, the availability of abortion is being increasingly restricted. Various influential individuals and religious leaders assert the belief that the primary responsibility of a woman is to bear and bring up children.
Divorce Fees Increased
In order to put a curb on divorce case, the Russian Government has increased fees.
Lowest Birth Rate In 25 Years
According to recent reports, Russia’s birth rate in the first six months of 2024 has dipped to its lowest in a quarter of a century, as per the government’s statistics released earlier this month. In a startling revelation, the records from June show that the number of newborns reportedly dropped under 100,000 for the first time.
Comparisons have been made with the previous year, where data indicates that from January to June in 2024, Russia witnessed the arrival of approximately 599,600 newborns, falling short by 16,000 from the corresponding period in 2023.
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