Tangential but I know the KPRF has in its platform that the “demographic crisis” in Russia is an existential threat that has to be curtailed thru incentivizing more births. They have some shit lines otherwise, but with comrades ITT pointing out that slowing birth rates are not necessarily correlated to stagnation, I’m curious what peoples’ thoughts are on the line.
TBF this is something many parties in Russia talk about, including the United Russia (the one in power). IDK what the situation in China is, but AFAIK the demographic crisis in Russia is indeed real and something that needs to be addressed. Keep in mind that the 90’s had left a massive hole in demographics, and according to the official statistics the only regions with a positive population growth are Caucasus republics.
Of course the situation would have been easier if there were less cutthroat libs in the government.
Thanks for the context comrade. From my understanding China is implementing monetary incentives for newlywed couples as well as potentially new parents. Libya did something similar with something like a $40k grant to new families or something. It’s not a bad idea at all, I was certainly curious as to why it seemed a major talking point of their platform and if maybe Russia’s demographic crisis is truly a crisis relatively to these other nations.
Happy to help! Interestingly, the Russian government had also implemented similar measures - it’s called “Motherhood capital”. Basically you can get a certain sum of money (I forget how large) for giving birth (and keeping the child). It used to be just for a second child, I think they’re aiming to make it for the first as well. The money is intended to be used for things like buying baby-related necessities, investing in education or living conditions.
However, there’s also an increasing trend of privatisation of medicine and education, both of which negatively impact the willingness of people to procreate. Not to mention concerns further down the line, i.e. landing a job or military service.
Tangential but I know the KPRF has in its platform that the “demographic crisis” in Russia is an existential threat that has to be curtailed thru incentivizing more births. They have some shit lines otherwise, but with comrades ITT pointing out that slowing birth rates are not necessarily correlated to stagnation, I’m curious what peoples’ thoughts are on the line.
TBF this is something many parties in Russia talk about, including the United Russia (the one in power). IDK what the situation in China is, but AFAIK the demographic crisis in Russia is indeed real and something that needs to be addressed. Keep in mind that the 90’s had left a massive hole in demographics, and according to the official statistics the only regions with a positive population growth are Caucasus republics.
Of course the situation would have been easier if there were less cutthroat libs in the government.
Thanks for the context comrade. From my understanding China is implementing monetary incentives for newlywed couples as well as potentially new parents. Libya did something similar with something like a $40k grant to new families or something. It’s not a bad idea at all, I was certainly curious as to why it seemed a major talking point of their platform and if maybe Russia’s demographic crisis is truly a crisis relatively to these other nations.
Happy to help! Interestingly, the Russian government had also implemented similar measures - it’s called “Motherhood capital”. Basically you can get a certain sum of money (I forget how large) for giving birth (and keeping the child). It used to be just for a second child, I think they’re aiming to make it for the first as well. The money is intended to be used for things like buying baby-related necessities, investing in education or living conditions.
However, there’s also an increasing trend of privatisation of medicine and education, both of which negatively impact the willingness of people to procreate. Not to mention concerns further down the line, i.e. landing a job or military service.