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More recently, the ongoing war in Ukraine has intensified the demographic challenges. During the mobilizations, approximately one million men under 30 fled Russia to avoid conscription. The war has already claimed the lives of another million men in the same age bracket, further diminishing the workforce and family formation potential.
As the war drags on, experts warn that the situation will only worsen. The crunching demographic numbers indicate that the younger generation—who would typically fill roles and contribute to the population growth—is dwindling, leading to a dire outlook for Russia’s future.