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To counteract the demographic decline, Russia has looked toward immigration, yet this presents its own challenges. Russia's population is predominantly ethnically Russian, which creates cultural barriers for immigrants. Previous attempts to attract migrants have faced backlash and fostered anti-immigration sentiments, particularly regarding potential threats from neighboring countries such as China. This fear of cultural replacement complicates efforts to entice outsiders to settle in Russia, resulting in a demographic loss rather than growth.