Russia's Oryol becomes first region to offer schoolgirls $1,200 to have babies as war hits population
In an effort to boost Russia's declining birth rate, Oryol's regional governor announced a 100,000 rubles incentive for school-age girls who become mothers. This policy, effective from 2025 to 2027, has sparked controversy, but the governor defended it as support for young mothers. Russia faces a demographic crisis worsened by military losses in Ukraine.
In an effort to boost Russia's declining birth rate, Oryol's regional governor announced a 100,000 rubles incentive for school-age girls who become mothers. This policy, effective from 2025 to 2027, has sparked controversy, but the governor defended it as support for young mothers. Russia faces a demographic crisis worsened by military losses in Ukraine.
