By Abidemi Samuel
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Russia’s demographic situation is indeed “tense,” as acknowledged by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The country’s population has been declining since Soviet times, despite generous payouts and mortgage subsidies offered to large families by President Vladimir Putin’s government. The fertility rate in 2023 was 1.41 births per woman of child-bearing age, which is under the 2.0 rate needed to replace the existing population.
The demographic problems facing Russia are multifaceted. The country has experienced a low birth rate, large numbers of Covid deaths, and hundreds of thousands of men fleeing the country to avoid being mobilized to fight in Ukraine. The birth rate has been declining, with 920,200 babies born in Russia between January and September this year, a 3.4 percent drop on the same period last year. This is the lowest number of births since the 1990s.
To address this demographic crisis, Russia needs a labor force to drive dynamic development and carry out development projects. Peskov emphasized that migrants are a necessity, and Russian authorities welcome migration. However, anti-migrant rhetoric is common in Russia, especially towards laborers from ex-Soviet republics in Central Asia who fill key sectors of the economy.
The Kremlin has acknowledged the low population as “disastrous for the future of the nation.” In July, the Kremlin acknowledged the low population was “disastrous for the future of the nation.” The country’s population has not recovered since Soviet times, despite President Vladimir Putin’s government offering generous payouts and mortgage subsidies to large families.
Russia’s demographic challenges are not new, and the government has been trying to address them through various policies. However, these policies have been ineffective, and the situation continues to deteriorate. The need for migrants is now more pressing than ever, and the government must take concrete steps to welcome and integrate migrants into Russian society.
In conclusion, Russia’s demographic crisis is a pressing issue that requires immediate attention. The government’s recognition of the need for migrants is a step in the right direction. However, more needs to be done to address the underlying issues driving the demographic decline. By welcoming and integrating migrants, Russia can begin to address its demographic challenges and ensure a more sustainable future.
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