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The government's attempts to fill labor shortages through migration from Central Asia have been inadequate, and new initiatives to attract immigrants have failed to yield long-term stability. Many prospective migrants hesitate to move to a country embroiled in conflict and facing substantial economic uncertainty.
The Ukraine Conflict: A Demographic Accelerator
The war in Ukraine has proved to be a significant accelerant to Russia's demographic woes. Casualties from the conflict only compound the existing issues of low birth rates and high mortality, creating a breeding ground for future demographic crises. Women in Russia are less likely to consider motherhood given the instability, and the recruitment of men for military service has only widened the gap in the workforce.