“Due to a number of objective reasons, and you are well aware of this, due to two historical failures, we are now falling into such a demographic pit.

The situation is difficult, we all know, but in order to reverse the negative trends, we need to focus all our efforts on this goal, ”Putin said.

The President noted that it is necessary to direct all efforts to the development of the economy and regions, as well as the social sphere, healthcare, education and the strengthening of traditional values.

“A prosperous and strong family is the future of Russia,” he stressed.

In his message to the Federal Assembly in 2021, Vladimir Putin ordered to re-achieve sustainable population growth and by 2030 to achieve an increase in life expectancy to 78 years.