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While Russia grapples with a demographic crisis, it is not alone; neighboring China, South Korea, and Japan face similar challenges of declining birth rates. However, the reasons behind these declines are fundamentally different. In many Western countries, the drop in birth rates is often a reflection of women's empowerment and increased opportunities. In Russia, on the other hand, low birth rates correlate with social despair, high unemployment, and economic insecurity.