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Demographic DeclineMeanwhile, there are signs that some of the policies Putin has pursued are falling short of their aims, and that prominent pieces of legislation he has signed are having a negative effect.One of Putin's main goals has been to reverse Russia's post-Soviet population decline and show up those who predict the population will dwindle further.But with the deaths exceeding births, Russia saw a population loss of 173,400 in the first nine months of 2018.QuoteIvan Nechepurenko✔@INechepurenkoRussia records its first overall population decline in years, from +50K last year to -83.5K this year (same periods). Incoming migration can no longer offset natural decline and death rates are on the rise.Read more at: https://www.rferl.org/a/week-russia-blame-game-population-problems-putin-s-justice-/29643317.html
Ivan Nechepurenko✔@INechepurenkoRussia records its first overall population decline in years, from +50K last year to -83.5K this year (same periods). Incoming migration can no longer offset natural decline and death rates are on the rise.
