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Putin Emphasizes Family as Bedrock of Russia's Future

At a meeting of the Council on Demographic and Family Policy, President Vladimir Putin outlined the next steps in strengthening Russia’s demographic strategy, highlighting family support as “a key priority across all national projects.”
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Key statements:
Supporting families is an absolute priority — it requires joint efforts from the state, business, society, and the media.
Russian authorities are focused on a comprehensive approach to demographic challenges.
The global decline in birth rates is a major challenge worldwide — and Russia is no exception.
Different countries respond to demographic crises in different ways, including through uncontrolled migration.
Large families should become the norm in Russia.
An increasing number of Russians want their families to be large.
Russia can tackle its demographic challenges by harnessing its own potential and revitalizing the tradition of large families.
Russia’s demographic policy must be grounded in strong moral and philosophical principles.
The birth of a child is a personal decision for every family — there must be no pressure or coercion.
Solving demographic issues is a task for all levels of government.
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