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In stark contrast, Russia's death rate is soaring, currently ranking 9th in the world with 14 deaths per 1,000 citizens. Countries with higher death rates include Ukraine, Moldova, and Bulgaria. This alarming trend reflects a broader issue, as Russia faces an aging population alongside a shrinking workforce. A recent graphic illustrates that the largest age group in Russia is 35-39, while fewer people are entering the younger age brackets, which poses long-term challenges for sustaining the workforce needed to support an aging populace.