Russia: a fresh way to solve the demographic low.

In Russia, as in many another countries, demographic decline is observed, which is due to changes in the demographic structure of society. 1 of the main reasons for this is the reduced birth rate, which may have a negative impact on the economy and society in the future.

To address this problem, the Russian regional authorities made a shocking decision to pay money to underage students who became pregnant. This programme is already being implemented in 3 regions of the country, including the Kemerov Oblast in Siberia.

Support programme for pregnant students
In the Kemer region, underage students who become pregnant can receive 100,000 rubles (about PLN 4.5 thousand) as support. The condition for receiving this amount is to supply a medical certificate confirming the pregnancy. Furthermore, applications for this amount may be submitted by women who become pregnant after 1 January 2024. If a girl is underage, her parents or guardians are paid.

Other regions besides join the programme
The Kemer Oblast is not the only region to introduce this programme. The 3 regions in Russia carry out this program, including the Orlów region, which offers 100,000 rubles, and the Brest region, which offers 50,000 rubles. In addition, 40 another regions besides plan to introduce akin programmes, although most of them direct their offer exclusively to adult women who take up education in higher education.

Programme criticism
However, not everyone is happy with this program. Nina Ostina, chair of the State Duma Committee for household Protection, Fatherhood, Motherhood and Childhood, powerfully criticized the program. He believes that giving birth and raising a kid is besides much burden for underage girls. Moreover, experts and experts indicate that this programme may have a negative impact on the intellectual and social wellness of young mothers.

Conclusion
A program to support pregnant students in Russia is simply a controversial solution that aims to increase the number of births in the country. However, the criticism of this program is correct due to the fact that it may have a negative impact on the wellness and life of young mothers. Therefore, the authorities should consider another solutions to address the problem of demographic decline in Russia.