Russia is considering a law to fine people thousands of dollars for promoting a 'child-free' lifestyle

Fri, 09/27/2024 - 05:55

A woman pushes a baby in a stroller along Moskovskaya Square against the backdrop of the fountain complex on a hot day in St. Petersburg. — On a hot day in St. Petersburg, a woman pushes a baby in a stroller along Moskovskaya Square.
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Russia is considering fines for those promoting a child-free lifestyle, according to a Putin ally.
He said the proposed law would target media and online content that encourages not having children.
Russia faces a demographic crisis with a 25-year low birth rate, worsened by the Ukraine war.

Russia's parliament is working on a new law that would fine people the equivalent of thousands of dollars for promoting a child-free lifestyle, according to a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin.