Published On: Fri, Sep 20th, 2024

Russia wants a baby boom, but some women resist becoming a mother for the motherland

Lilia Syropyatova stands with her husband and their 9 children alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin, who awarded them with the Russian honour of "Parental Glory." "

Russian officials, encouraged by President Vladimir Putin, are rolling out programs to encourage women to have more children, by starting to have babies earlier in life.

CBC | World News

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Russia wants a baby boom, but some women resist becoming a mother for the motherland