Russia is shrinking; the Kremlin says 'child-free' ideology is to blame
Briefly

In the first episode of the new season of 'Mama at 16,' the avoidance of abortion as an option starkly reflects societal pressure on teen mothers in Russia.
The new law against 'child-free propaganda' goes beyond restrictions; it potentially criminalizes media that glorifies childlessness or portrays large families as unhappy.
President Putin frames Russia's demographic crisis as a critical national security issue, pushing for a narrative that values traditional family structures to elevate birth rates.
Daria Serenko highlights the law as not just a legal issue, but a broader chilling warning that women’s autonomy over their bodies is being systematically undermined.
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