As Russia concludes its Year of the Family in 2025, the government continues to champion 'traditional' family values, positioning them as essential to 'Russian-ness' in contrast to perceived liberal Western ideals. This approach guards against declining birth rates, with the government's narrative framed as a defense of familial and social norms. Recent laws, such as fines for promoting child-free ideologies, illustrate the seriousness of this agenda, with leaders like Putin asserting a commitment to preserving these values for future generations amidst a backdrop of sociopolitical shifts since 2012.
Traditional values are now central to the idea of 'Russian-ness' that the federal government promotes, portraying itself as a defender against Western liberal views.
Putin's regime sees traditional family values as a bulwark against what they view as Western moral decay, reinforcing their political legitimacy and national identity.
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