Russia Flashcards
1
Q
Reasons for natural decrease (5)
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Low birth rate - 12 births per 1000 people 2022
High death rates - 13 per 1000 people 2022
Low fertility rate - 1.8 babies per woman 2022
High rates of abortion
Woman prioritise work over children
Low immigration high emmigration rates
2
Q
Consequences (4)
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Impact on economy - Russia labour force expected to shrink by 15%
Impact in rural areas - 8500 villages abandones since 2002
Government intervention - government reward people with 4 or more children
‘Brain drain’ risks the future of innovation
