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Population Change in Russia: Dynamics and Socioeconomic Risks

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This paper analyzes positive and negative demographic trends of modern Russian society. Two main approaches to interpreting and evaluating these trends are presented. It is proved that the demographic potential of society remains sufficient to overcome depopulation, and the continuity of traditional family values is preserved. Despite the risks associated primarily with population decline and aging, in the medium term, Russian society is able to ensure demographic growth through the integration of demographic, socio-economic, and socio-cultural policies and the use of reproductive and migration reserves.

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Translated by A. Simakova

Vyacheslav Veniaminovich Lokosov, Dr. Sci. (Sociol.), is a Professor and Acting Director of the RAS Institute of Socio-Economic Studies of Population.

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Lokosov, V.V. Population Change in Russia: Dynamics and Socioeconomic Risks. Her. Russ. Acad. Sci. 90, 165–171 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1134/S1019331620020033

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