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In conclusion, the demographic plight of Russia epitomizes a nation squeezed from both ends—fewer births paired with soaring death rates due to alcohol abuse, ineffective healthcare, and now the impacts of war and migration. A potential resurgence celebrated in places like Anadyr is but a veneer over deeper systemic failures and realities that portend a grim future. Without concerted and genuine efforts to confront the underlying issues, Russia seems likely to continue its trend toward decline, raising crucial questions about its vitality and stability in the decades to come.