According to a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, proposed legislation in Russia aims to impose substantial fines for promoting a child-free lifestyle, reflecting deep demographic concerns.
Chairman of the State Duma, Vyacheslav Volodin, stated that the intended law would outlaw propaganda promoting ‘childlessness,’ linking it directly to Russia’s alarmingly low birth rate.
Volodin remarked that the ‘child-free movement’ threatens the institution of family, a sentiment echoed by Russia's ongoing demographic crisis exacerbated by the war in Ukraine.
He highlighted past efforts, including financial incentives for mothers, emphasizing that a large family is fundamental for a robust state, as Russia grapples with a birth rate at a 25-year low.
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