“Russia quite literally is dying”
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“Russia Faces Looming Demographic Crisis Amid War And Low Birth Rates”
“Authorities attempt drastic measures to counteract alarming birth rate decline as war in Ukraine exacerbates challenges”
“As Russia grapples with the ongoing consequences of its invasion of Ukraine, a pressing issue is emerging within its borders: a demographic crisis that threatens the very fabric of the country. Former British Army officer Colonel Tim Collins, in recent discussions, stressed that Russian society is on the brink of a catastrophe, fundamentally altered by low birth rates and a high emigration of young people. This issue resonates deeply, as the challenges faced are nothing short of existential for Russia.
Currently, the nation reports a birth rate that ranks among the lowest in the world, with women averaging just 1.42 children per female—well beneath the 2.1 births considered necessary to maintain population stability. Russia’s total population stands at around 144 million, but predictions indicate a grim future where it may plummet to as low as 130 million by 2046 if current trends persist, coupled with slowing immigration and rising mortality.
Recent statistics from Rosstat, the official Russian statistics agency, indicate alarming trends. With the population projected to continue its downward spiral, various experts have warned of a future where nearly half of the national population could vanish by the end of the century if urgent measures are not adopted. “Russia quite literally is dying,” Collins remarked, emphasizing the critical nature of this demographic decline and the social upheavals that may follow.
https://evrimagaci.org/tpg/russia-faces-looming-demographic-crisis-amid-war-and-low-birth-rates-2250
Oh Well.
“Russia Opts for Big Rate Hike After Inflation Thwarts Easing”
“Central bank increases interest rates for first time this year”
“Inflation has quickened since June decision to hold benchmark”
“Russia’s central bank raised interest rates for the first time this year, as six months of acceleration in price growth forced policymakers to pivot from plans to start easing in the second half of the year.
The Bank of Russia raised its benchmark on Friday to 18% from 16%, in line with most forecasts. In a statement accompanying the decision, policymakers said they “will consider the necessity of a further key rate increase at its upcoming meetings.”
“For inflation to begin decreasing again, monetary policy needs to be tightened further,” the central bank said. “Returning inflation to the target requires considerably tighter monetary conditions than presumed earlier.””