Russia Proposes 'Ministry of Sex' to Combat Falling Birth Rates

Facing a demographic crisis, Russia considers creative initiatives to encourage population growth amid losses from the Ukraine conflict.

The Russian government is exploring the creation of a 'Ministry of Sex' to address the country's declining birth rate, exacerbated by the war in Ukraine.
Proposed measures include cutting off internet and electricity at night, funding first dates, and paying for newlywed hotel stays to encourage intimacy among couples.
Financial incentives for childbirth are being considered, with regional variations in payments for female students who have children.
Authorities in Moscow are collecting detailed reproductive health data from female public sector employees, sparking privacy concerns.
Free fertility testing has been offered to women in Moscow, with 20,000 participants so far, as part of broader efforts to boost birth rates.