Russia's Pro Natalist Policy Flashcards
1
Q
Why was the policy drawn up?
A
It is estimated that Russia could lose 40 million people (1/3 of its population) by the middle of the century due to:
- falling birth rates
- emigration
- poor health care system
2
Q
What did the 2007 Russian pro natalist have policy involve?
A
Women who had a second or third child will receive $9000 which can be used to pay for education or home purchases
3
Q
The governor of Ulyanovsk offered prizes to couples who had a baby on Russia’s national day and had a Russian sex day, was this successful?
A
Yes, the regions BR has risen by 4.5% in a year
